Operation CATALYST: Image Gallery
16 June 2006
Latest images from Operation CATALYST
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.
| 20060611adf8243116_008 Crew members inside the Bushmaster Infantry Mobility Vehicle (IMV) at the local Iraqi Army Headquarters in As Samawah. (Date taken: 11 June 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060611adf8243116_023 Al Muthanna Task Group 3 (AMTG 3) Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel (LTCOL) Michael Mahy visits the local Iraqi Army Commander, Brigadeer Zwadi Shareef Hoessein at the As Samawah Headquarters. (Date taken: 11 June 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060611adf8243116_038 Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM) Warrant Officer Class 1 (WO1) David Hatton inside the Iraqi Army Headquarters in As Samwah. Painted on the wall behind behind WO1 Hatton are the Iraqi Army rules of conduct. (Date taken: 11 June 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060611adf8243116_043 Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM) Warrant Officer Class 1 (WO1) David Hatton inside the Iraqi Army Headquarters in As Samwah with Jundi (Iraqi Private) Mohmad Abud Alkhither. Painted on the wall behind behind WO1 Hatton and Pte Alkhither are the Iraqi Army rules of conduct. (Date taken: 11 June 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060611adf8243116_047 Al Muthanna Task Group 3 (AMTG 3) Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel (LTCOL) Michael Mahy with the local Iraqi Army Commander, Brigadier Zwadi Shareef Hoessein at the As Samawah Headquarters. (Date taken: 11 June 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060611adf8243116_068 Lance Corporal (LCPL) Raymond Grzyb on an Australian Light Armoured Vehicle (ASLAV) at the local Iraqi Army Headquarters in As Samawah. (Date taken: 11 June 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060611adf8243116_141 Private (Pte) Mitchell Standing gives the thumbs up from the top cover position of an Australian Bushmaster Infantry Mobility Vehicle (IMV). (Date taken: 11 June 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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