Operation CATALYST: Image Gallery
04 July 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.
| 20060623adf8243116_027 Corporal (CPL) Christopher Peters near the front gate to Camp Smitty where the Australian, British and Iraqi flags fly together. CPL Peters, from the Townsville-based 2nd Battalion of the Royal Australian Regiment (2 RAR), serves as the unit pay representative for the Al Muthanna Task Group 3 whilst on deployment to Iraq. (Date taken: 23 June 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060623adf8243116_040 Gunner (Gnr) Wade Field from the 20th Surveillance and Target Aquisition Regiment (20 STA REGT), mans the ANTPQ-36 radar at Camp Smitty, Iraq. (Date taken: 23 June 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060623adf8243116_048 Evening at Camp Smitty, Iraq. A British Land Rover securely anchored by chains on a semi-trailer flatbed ready for a road move. (Date taken: 23 June 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060623adf8243116_052 Evening at Camp Smitty, Iraq. A contracted truck driver secures a load for a road move. (Date taken: 23 June 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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