Operation CATALYST: Image Gallery
18 July 2006
re-location of the Al Muthanna Task Group 3 (AMTG 3)
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.
| 20060630adf8243116_020 Corporal (CPL) Daniel Smith on his way to check movement details for a convoy about to depart Camp Smitty. The convoy is part of the effort to relocate the Australian Al Muthanna Task Group 3 (AMTG 3) from Camp Smitty to their new home at Tallil. CPL Smith is from the Townsville-based 2nd Battalion of The Royal Australian Regiment (2 RAR) and has been with the unit for four years. CPL Smith fills the role of a Movements Operator on this deployment. (Date taken: 30 June 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060630adf8243116_023 A convoy leaves Camp Smitty as part of the re-location of the Al Muthanna Task Group 3 (AMTG 3). (Date taken: 30 June 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060630adf8243116_037 Private (Pte) Charmaine Hass, a cargo specialist from 10th Force Support Battalion (10 FSB) based in Townsville, assists a forklift driver loading shipping containers onto flat top trailers in Camp Smitty. (Date taken: 30 June 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060630adf8243116_039 A shipping container is loaded onto a flat top trailer at Camp Smitty. The Australian Al Muthanna Task Group 3 (AMTG 3) prepares to move from Camp Smitty to their new home at Camp Sapper in Tallil. (Date taken: 30 June 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060630adf8243116_041 Lance Corporal (LCPL) Ash Smith from the Puckapunyal-based 26 Transport Squadron assits with guiding a forklift and its load onto a truck. LCPL Smith has been with 26 Transport Squadron for eighteen months and serving as a truck driver. (Date taken: 30 June 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060630adf8243116_057 Major Christopher Smith (left) and Captain Steve Silver (right) in Camp Smitty. (Date taken: 30 June 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060630adf8243116_063 Major Christopher Smith (left) and Captain Steve Silver (right) in Camp Smitty. (Date taken: 30 June 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060630adf8243116_070 Captain Steve Silver in Camp Smitty. (Date taken: 30 June 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060630adf8243116_073 Major Christopher Smith in Camp Smitty. (Date taken: 30 June 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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