Operation CATALYST: Image Gallery
08 August 2006
Chief of Army LTGEN Peter Leahy and Regimental Sergeant Major of the Army (RSM-A) Warrant Officer Kevin Woods visited Australian troops serving in the Middle East
Australia's 450-strong Overwatch Battle Group (West) is based at Camp Terendak, Tallil Air Base, Iraq. Its mission is to support Provincial Iraqi Control in Al Muthanna Province.
This is achieved by continued engagement with Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) and local authorities in the province. It involves a range of activities, including meetings with local leaders, exercising with the ISF and supporting and mentoring them as they consolidate their capabilities.
Another key role is the Battle Group's on-going CIMIC (Civil Military Cooperation) Program. This provides reconstruction assistance in Al Muthanna Province. Australian Army members also train Iraqi Army personnel at a Basic Training Centre in Tallil.
Operation CATALYST is the Australian Defence Force's (ADF's) contribution to the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Iraq.
Working with the 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 comprises approximately 1400 Australian Defence Force personnel and runs concurrently with Operation SLIPPER, Australia’s contribution to the War on Terror.
| 20060731adf8243116_009 United States Army Captain, Chaplain Chuck Williams (left) from the North Carolina-based 7th Transportation Battalion, Fort Bragg, with Chaplain assistant Private First Class Angela Guigni (centre) and Chaplain Craig Willmott (right) from the 2nd Battalion of The Royal Australian Regiment (2 RAR), at the base of the Ziggurat of Ur. (Date taken: 31 July 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060731adf8243116_013 At the base of the Ziggurat (L-R): LTCOL Michael Mahy, BRIG Craig Orme, BRIG Michael Moon, LTGEN Peter Leahy, CAPT Michael Murdock, RSM-A Kevin Woods and LTCOL John Frewen. (Date taken: 31 July 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060731adf8243116_032 LTGEN Leahy (left) listens as Major David Edwards (right) gives his ground brief from the top of the Ziggurat. (Date taken: 31 July 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060731adf8243116_046 Major David Edwards points out locations around Ali Air Base on a map during a briefing for Chief of Army, Lieutenant General (LTGEN) Peter Leahy and Regimental Sergeant Major of the Army (RSM-A) Warrant Officer Kevin Woods during a visit to Australian troops serving in the Middle East Area of Operations at Australia's Camp Terendak, in Ali Air Base, Tallil, Iraq. (Date taken: 31 July 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060731adf8243116_052 (L-R): Brigadier Craig Orme, LTGEN Peter Leahy, RSM-A Kevin Woods receive a briefing from MAJ David Edwards (right) at Ziggurat. (Date taken: 31 July 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060731adf8243116_078 Chaplain Major Craig Willmott (right) introduces United States Army Captain, Chaplain Chuck Williams to LTGEN Peter Leahy (left) atop the Ziggurat. (Date taken: 31 July 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060731adf8243116_098 United States Army Captain, Chaplain Chuck Williams from the North Carolina-based 7th Transportation Battalion, Fort Bragg, gives a brief on the ancient site of Ziggurat. From left: Brigadier Michael Moon (left), LTGEN Leahy, Captain Michael Murdock, RSM-A Woods and Chaplain Williams (right). (Date taken: 31 July 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060731adf8243116_100 United States Army Captain, Chaplain Chuck Williams from the North Carolina-based 7th Transportation Battalion, Fort Bragg, gives a brief on the ancient site of Ziggurat. (L-R): LTGEN Peter Leahy (left), RSM-A Kevin Woods (centre) and Chaplain Chuck Williams (right). (Date taken: 31 July 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060731adf8243116_126 United States Army Captain, Chaplain Chuck Williams from the North Carolina-based 7th Transportation Battalion, Fort Bragg, gives a brief on the ancient site of Ziggurat. LTGEN Peter Leahy (left) and Chaplain Williams emerge from a tomb section of the site. (Date taken: 31 July 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060731adf8243116_154 Regimental Sergeant Major Warrant Officer Class 1 David Hatton (left) with RSM-A Kevin Woods at the bottom of the stairs leading to the top of the Ziggurat of Ur. (Date taken: 31 July 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060731adf8243116_158 Soldiers from the 2nd/14th Lighthorse Regiment, Queensland Mounted Infantry (2/14 LHR QMI) in front of the Ziggurat. (Date taken: 31 July 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060731adf8243116_173 LTGEN Leahy talks to Overwatch Battle Group (West) Adjutant, Captain Michael Bassingthwaighte during his tour of the Camp Terendak facilities. (Date taken: 31 July 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060731adf8243116_184 LTGEN Leahy and RSM-A Woods recieve briefs from Overwatch Battle Group (West) officers during their tour of the Camp Terendak facilities. (Date taken: 31 July 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060731adf8243116_193 LTGEN Leahy addresses the troops of Overwatch Battle Group (West) in the Dining Facilities (DFAC) function room, at Ali Air Base. (Date taken: 31 July 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060731adf8243116_198 LTGEN Leahy addresses the troops of Overwatch Battle Group (West) in the Dining Facilities (DFAC) function room, at Ali Air Base. (Date taken: 31 July 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060731adf8243116_220 Personnel from Overwatch Battle Group (West) listen as Chief of Army Lieutenant General (LTGEN) Peter Leahy addresses them in the dining facilities function room at Ali Air Base. (Date taken: 31 July 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060731adf8243116_223 Personnel from Overwatch Battle Group (West) listen as Chief of Army Lieutenant General (LTGEN) Peter Leahy addresses them in the dining facilities function room at Ali Air Base. (Date taken: 31 July 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060731adf8243116_226 Personnel from Overwatch Battle Group (West) listen as Chief of Army Lieutenant General (LTGEN) Peter Leahy addresses them in the dining facilities function room at Ali Air Base. (Date taken: 31 July 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060731adf8243116_228 Personnel from Overwatch Battle Group (West) listen as Chief of Army Lieutenant General (LTGEN) Peter Leahy addresses them in the dining facilities function room at Ali Air Base. (Date taken: 31 July 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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