Operation CATALYST: Image Gallery
31 August 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.
| 20060718adf8243116_004 Corporal Philip Parry, from the Townsville-based 2nd Battalion of The Royal Australian Regiment, seated in a Bushmaster Infantry Mobility Vehicle. Under blue light, soldiers preserve their night vision whilst waiting for the convoy to move out. (Date taken: 24 August 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060718adf8243116_009 Soldiers from the Brisbane-based 2nd / 14th Light Horse Regiment with Australian Light Armoured Vehicles wait for orders prior to a range practice outside As Samawah. (Date taken: 24 August 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060718adf8243116_011 Soldiers from the Brisbane-based 2nd / 14th Light Horse Regiment with Australian Light Armoured Vehicles wait for orders prior to a range practice outside As Samawah. (Date taken: 24 August 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060718adf8243116_018 Soldiers from the Brisbane-based 2nd / 14th Light Horse Regiment with Australian Light Armoured Vehicles wait for orders prior to a range practice outside As Samawah. (Date taken: 24 August 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060718adf8243116_022 Soldiers from the Brisbane-based 2nd / 14th Light Horse Regiment with Australian Light Armoured Vehicles wait for orders prior to a range practice outside As Samawah. (Date taken: 24 August 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060718adf8243116_023 Soldiers from the Brisbane-based 2nd / 14th Light Horse Regiment with Australian Light Armoured Vehicles, wait for orders prior to a range practice outside As Samawah. (Date taken: 24 August 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060718adf8243116_026 Soldiers from Al Muthanna Task Group 3 stand with Australian Light Armoured Vehicles and Bushmaster Infantry Mobility Vehicles prior to a range practice outside As Samawah. Dawn provides pleasent temperatures for the soldiers to operate in. (Date taken: 24 August 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060718adf8243116_029 An Australian Light Armoured Vehicle parked at the range outside As Samawah. (Date taken: 24 August 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060718adf8243116_031 Soldiers from the Brisbane-based 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment make their Australian Light Armoured Vehicle ready to move at the range outside As Samawah. (Date taken: 24 August 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060718adf8243116_036 Soldiers with Bushmaster Infantry Mobility Vehicles and an Australian Light Armoured Vehicle from Al Muthanna Task Group 3, at the range outside As Samawah. Dawn provides comfortable temperatures to work in before heat builds up and reaches in excess of 50 degrees celcius. (Date taken: 24 August 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060718adf8243116_037 An Australian Light Armoured Vehicle from Al Muthanna Task Group 3, at the range outside As Samawah. Dawn provides comfortable temperatures to work in before heat builds up and reaches in excess of 50 degrees celcius. (Date taken: 24 August 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060718adf8243116_067 Soldiers with Australian Light Armoured Vehicles (ASLAVs), from Al Muthanna Task Group 3, at the range outside As Samawah. Firing practice and sabot rounds, the ASLAV crews from the Brisbane-based 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment, fire the 25mm main armament at a target downrange. Dawn provides comfortable temperatures to work in before heat builds up and reaches in excess of 50 degrees celcius. (Date taken: 24 August 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060718adf8243116_068 Major Derek Bell from the Townsville-based 2nd Battalion of The Royal Australian Regiment, attends a range practice outside As Samawah. (Date taken: 24 August 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060718adf8243116_070 Lance Corporal Raymond Gryzb from the Brisbane-based 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment, looks out of an Australian Light Armoured Vehicle Turret during range practice at outside As Samawah. (Date taken: 24 August 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060718adf8243116_071 Major Derek Bell from the Townsville-based 2nd Battalion of The Royal Australian Regiment, attends a range practice outside As Samawah. Major Bell video tapes the Australian Light Armoured Vehicles (ASLAVs) firing down range. On a sand dune in the background, the safety vehicles consisting of three Bushmaster Infantry Mobility Vehicles and an ASLAV personnel carrier variant (left with red flag), maintain watch. (Date taken: 24 August 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060718adf8243116_074 Australian soldiers watch Australian Light Armoured Vehicles during a range practice outside As Samawah. From left, Sergeant Guy Musgrove, Trooper (Tpr) Karl Dixon and Tpr Timothy Cooper. (Date taken: 24 August 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060718adf8243116_075 Lance Corporal Raymond Gryzb from the Brisbane-based 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment, on top of an Australian Light Armoured Vehicle Turret during range practice at outside As Samawah. (Date taken: 24 August 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060718adf8243116_076 Trooper Dean Johnston from the Brisbane-based 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment, glances downrange from the turret of an Australian Light Armoured Vehicle during range practice outside As Samawah. (Date taken: 24 August 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060718adf8243116_077 Trooper Dean Johnston from the Brisbane-based 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment, glances downrange from the turret of an Australian Light Armoured Vehicle during range practice outside As Samawah. (Date taken: 24 August 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060718adf8243116_078 Australian soldiers from Al Muthanna Task Group 3, participate in a range practice outside As Samawah. Here the soldiers prepare their equipment and wait while others position four foot targets down range. (Date taken: 24 August 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060718adf8243116_080 Australian soldiers from Al Muthanna Task Group 3, participate in a range practice outside As Samawah. Here the soldiers prepare their equipment and wait while others position four foot targets down range. (Date taken: 24 August 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060718adf8243116_084 Safety Supervisor Corporal Philip Parry watches as soldiers from Al Muthanna Task Group 3 go through a range practice outside As Samawah. (Date taken: 24 August 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060718adf8243116_114 Australian soldiers at the firing line during a range practice outside As Samawah. (Date taken: 24 August 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060718adf8243116_118 Australian soldiers at the firing line during a range practice outside As Samawah. (Date taken: 24 August 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060718adf8243116_120 Australian soldiers at the firing line during a range practice outside As Samawah. (Date taken: 24 August 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060718adf8243116_122 Sergeant Darren Knight from the Brisbane-based 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment (right), awaits final clearance after completing his range practice using a 9mm Browning pistol. (Date taken: 24 August 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060718adf8243116_126 Combat Team Alpha and Headquarters Company (HQ Coy) range practice at outside As Samawah. (Date taken: 24 August 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060718adf8243116_133 Captain Michael Deer at a range practice held outside As Samawah. (Date taken: 24 August 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060718adf8243116_134 Safety Supervisor Corporal Philip Parry smiles for the camera at the end of a range practice outside As Samawah. Captain Michael Deer is also pictured (right), while safety vehicles can be seen in the distance. (Date taken: 24 August 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060718adf8243116_136 Sergeant David Donovan from the Darwin-based 1st Military Police Battalion, makes sure the range is clear before leaving. (Date taken: 24 August 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060718adf8243116_137 Sergeant David Donovan from the Darwin-based 1st Military Police Battalion, after completing range practice outside of As Samawah. (Date taken: 24 August 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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