Operation CATALYST: Image Gallery
13 June 2006
Al Muthanna Task Group 3 watches the World Cup soccer match in Camp Samawah
The Al Muthanna Task Group (AMTG 3) has two tasks, to provide a secure environment for the Japanese Iraq Reconstruction and Support Group (JIRSG) and to assist in the training of local Iraqi Army units so they are able to take over the internal and external defence of their country.
Operation CATALYST is the Australian Defence Force's (ADF's) contribution to the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Iraq.
Operation CATALYST commenced on 16 July 2003 following on from Operation Falconer.
Working with the Interim Iraqi Government, the ADF continues to contribute to Multinational Force efforts to develop a secure and stable environment in Iraq and assist national recovery programs.
Operation CATALYST currently comprises approximately 1400 Australian Defence Force personnel.
Operation CATALYST runs concurrently with Operation SLIPPER, Australia’s contribution to the War on Terror.
| 20060612adf8243116_051 Al Muthanna Task Group 3 (AMTG 3) were invited to watch the World Cup soccer match between Japan and Australia in Camp Samawah - the Japanese base of operations in the Al Muthanna province of Iraq. (Date taken: 12 June 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060612adf8243116_131 Al Muthanna Task Group 3 (AMTG 3) were invited to watch the World Cup soccer match between Japan and Australia in Camp Samawah - the Japanese base of operations in the Al Muthanna province of Iraq. (Date taken: 12 June 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060612adf8243116_176 Al Muthanna Task Group 3 (AMTG 3) were invited to watch the World Cup soccer match between Japan and Australia in Camp Samawah - the Japanese base of operations in the Al Muthanna province of Iraq. (Date taken: 12 June 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060612adf8243116_178 Al Muthanna Task Group 3 (AMTG 3) were invited to watch the World Cup soccer match between Japan and Australia in Camp Samawah - the Japanese base of operations in the Al Muthanna province of Iraq. (Date taken: 12 June 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060612adf8243116_180 Al Muthanna Task Group 3 (AMTG 3) were invited to watch the World Cup soccer match between Japan and Australia in Camp Samawah - the Japanese base of operations in the Al Muthanna province of Iraq. (Date taken: 12 June 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060612adf8243116_182 Al Muthanna Task Group 3 (AMTG 3) were invited to watch the World Cup soccer match between Japan and Australia in Camp Samawah - the Japanese base of operations in the Al Muthanna province of Iraq. (Date taken: 12 June 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060612adf8243116_246 Al Muthanna Task Group 3 (AMTG 3) Commanding Officer (CO) Lieutenant Colonel (LTCOL) Michael Mahy and accompanying soldiers from the Australian task group were invited to watch the World Cup soccer match between Japan and Australia in Camp Samawah - the Japanese base of operations in the Al Muthanna province of Iraq. LTCOL Mahy (center front row) is seated beside Japanese Colonels Kose (left) and Yamanka (right). (Date taken: 12 June 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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