Operation CATALYST: Image Gallery
06 July 2006
Al Muthanna Task Group 3 (AMTG 3) State of Origin match
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.
| 20060702adf8243116_012 Wearing the Queensland singlet is Private James Dennis, of the Townsville-based 2nd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (2 RAR). Originally from Redcliffe, James says that he is a strong Maroons supporter. Private Beau King, in the New South Wales singlet, says otherwise with sweat dripping from his brow from the heat inside the "shed" - as the soldiers welfare tent is known. In the background from right to left is: Corporal McQuilty Quirke, Private Nathan Allan and Private Daniel Angus, all of 2 RAR, and Lance Corporal Andrew Hale from the Townsville-based B Squadron 3rd/4th Cavalry Regiment. (Date taken: 02 July 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060702adf8243116_013 Wearing the Queensland singlet is Private James Dennis, of the Townsville-based 2nd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (2 RAR). Originally from Redcliffe, James says that he is a strong Maroons supporter. Private Beau King, in the New South Wales singlet, says otherwise with sweat dripping from his brow from the heat inside the "shed" - as the soldiers welfare tent is known. In the background from right to left is: Corporal Mc Quilty Quirke, Private Nathan Allan and Private Daniel Angus, all of 2 RAR, and Lance Corporal Andrew Hale from the Townsville-based B Squadron 3rd/4th Cavalry Regiment. (Date taken: 02 July 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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