Operation CATALYST: Image Gallery
10 July 2006
Australian Naval Personnel aboard the USS MCFAUL
For the second time, Australian Naval Personnel command Coalition efforts in the Persian Gulf. As part of Australia’s Naval contribution to the ongoing rebuilding of Iraq, Commodore Peter Lockwood and his staff of twenty one Naval Officers and specialist sailors have taken charge of Task Force 158.
This Task Force is responsible for maritime security operations in the Persian Gulf waters, particularly protecting Iraq’s oil terminals. These terminals are vital for the economic rebuilding of that country.
The Task Force is made up of a fleet of Coalition Vessels including HMAS Ballarat. Australian Naval contributions to the Gulf have been an ongoing commitment since 1991.
| 20060629adf8107930_014 Warrant Officer Matthew Buckley and Chief Petty Officer Merv Beergah assist in the planning of joint operations between American and Australian Forces comprising Task Force 158. (Date taken: 02 July 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060629adf8107930_015 Warrant Officer Matthew Buckley and Chief Petty Officer Merv Beergah help plan Coalition operations in the Northern Persian Gulf. (Date taken: 02 July 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060629adf8107930_019 Infomation is the Key. Chief Petty Officer Merv Beergah keeps track of tactical infomation flowing through the operations room on USS MCFAUL. (Date taken: 02 July 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060629adf8107930_021 Chief Petty Officer Merv Beergah works in the operations room of USS MCFAUL as part of CTF 158. (Date taken: 02 July 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060629adf8107930_032 As part of CTF158 Chief Petty Officer Combat Systems Manager ShaunThomson is the Deputy Watch Captain onboard USS MCFAUL. (Date taken: 02 July 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060629adf8107930_060 Change of the Watch. Chief Petty Officer Combat Systems Manager Shaun Thomson hands over the Deputy Watch Captain position to Warrant Officer Paul Pelczar at the end of the watch. (Date taken: 02 July 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060629adf8107930_072 Commander Lachlan King up to date on the task force elements in CTF 158. (Date taken: 02 July 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060629adf8107930_075 Lieutenant Commander Brian Delamont updates Commander Lachlan King on the operations of CTF158. (Date taken: 02 July 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060629adf8107930_088 As Part of CTF 158 Commander Lachlan King supervises the operations room aboard USS MCFAUL. (Date taken: 02 July 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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