Operation CATALYST: Image Gallery
15 September 2006
Images from Operation CATALYST
Australia's 490-strong Overwatch Battle Group (West) 1 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. It runs concurrently with Operation SLIPPER, Australia’s contribution to the War on Terror.
| 20060829adf8243116_004 Major General (MAJGEN) Richard Shirreff, General Officer Commanding Multi-National Divison (South East) (MND SE), on top of the Ziggurat of Ur. MAJGEN Shirreff looks over a map during a ground brief. (Date taken: 30 August 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060829adf8243116_022 MAJGEN Shirreff, General Officer Commanding (MND SE) (left), receives a ground brief from Major David Edwards (far left with binoculars). Colonel Terry McCullagh - the Australian National Representative (MND SE - right) and Lieutenant Colonel Michael Mahy (far right), accompany MAJGEN Shireff. (Date taken: 30 August 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060829adf8243116_044 On top of the Ziggurat, Gunner Ricky Heaton from the Townsville-based 4th Field Regiment, serves as the Battery Commander's Signaller during his tour. (Date taken: 30 August 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060829adf8243116_049 Major General (MAJGEN) Richard Shirreff, General Officer Commanding Multi-National Divison (South East) (MND SE) - (centre), stands with the Commanding Officer of Overwatch Battle Group (West) 1, Lieutenant Colonel Michael Mahy (left), and Colonel Terry McCullagh - the Australian National Representative (MND SE) - (right), on top of the Ziggurat of Ur. (Date taken: 30 August 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060829adf8243116_052 Drivers of the Infantry Mobility Vehicles check tyres for signs of damage during a halt in the patrol. Sharp volcanic stones litter the patrol route through the first leg of their reconnaissance. (Date taken: 30 August 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060829adf8243116_060 Major General (MAJGEN) Richard Shirreff, General Officer Commanding Multi-National Divison (South East) (MND SE) - (center), stands with the Commanding Officer of Overwatch Battle Group (West) 1, Lieutenant Colonel Michael Mahy (left), and Colonel Terry McCullagh - the Australian National Representative (MND SE) - (right), at the base of the Ziggurat of Ur. (Date taken: 30 August 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060829adf8243116_066 Major General (MAJGEN) Richard Shirreff, General Officer Commanding Multi-National Divison (South East) (MND SE), attends a brief with the Commanding Officer of Overwatch Battle Group (West) 1, Lieutenant Colonel Michael Mahy during a visit at Camp Terendak, Ali Air Base, Tallil, Iraq. (Date taken: 30 August 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060829adf8243116_068 Battery Commander, Major David Edwards from the Townsville-based 4th Field Regiment, attends a brief during a visit by Major General (MAJGEN) Richard Shirreff, General Officer Commanding Multi-National Divison (South East) (MND SE). (Date taken: 30 August 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060829adf8243116_069 Major General (MAJGEN) Richard Shirreff, General Officer Commanding Multi-National Divison (South East) (MND SE) (centre), attends a brief with the Commanding Officer of Overwatch Battle Group (West) 1, Lieutenant Colonel Michael Mahy (left) and Colonel Terry McCullagh - the Australian National Representative (MND SE - right) during a visit at Camp Terendak, Ali Air Base, Tallil, Iraq. (Date taken: 30 August 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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