Operation CATALYST: Image Gallery
29 September 2006
Overwatch Battle Group West at the Ziggurat of Ur
Australia's 500-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 ongoing CIMIC (Civil Military Cooperation) Program, providing 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.
Operation CATALYST comprises approximately 1400 Australian Defence Force personnel. It runs concurrently with Operation SLIPPER, Australia’s contribution to the War on Terror.
| 20060727adf8243116_001 Sergeant Darren Knight from the Brisbane-based 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment (left), walks toward the Ziggurat for the Overwatch Battle Group (West) group photo. (Date taken: 27 July 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060727adf8243116_127 The Overwatch Battle Group (West), based at Camp Terendak at Tallil Air Base, gathers at the foot of the Ziggurat of Ur for a group photo. (Date taken: 27 July 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060727adf8243116_133 Part of Overwatch Battle Group (West) at the base of the Ziggurat, gather for the Commanding Officer's speech. (Date taken: 27 July 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060727adf8243116_134 The Overwatch Battle Group (West) at the base of the Ziggurat, listening to the Commanding Officer's speech. Lieutenant Colonel Michael Mahy congratulated the troops on their successful transition from Camp Smitty to their new operating base in Camp Terendak, Ali Air Base, Tallil, Iraq. (Date taken: 27 July 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060727adf8243116_135 The Overwatch Battle Group (West) at the base of the Ziggurat, listening to the Commanding Officer's speech. Lieutenant Colonel Michael Mahy congratulated the troops on their successful transition from Camp Smitty to their new operating base in Camp Terendak, Ali Air Base, Tallil, Iraq. (Date taken: 27 July 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060727adf8243116_140 The Overwatch Battle Group (West) at the base of the Ziggurat, listens to the Commanding Officer's speech. Lieutenant Colonel Michael Mahy congratulated the troops on their successful transition from Camp Smitty to their new operating base in Camp Terendak, Ali Air Base, Tallil, Iraq. (Date taken: 27 July 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060727adf8243116_143 The Overwatch Battle Group (West) at the base of the Ziggurat, listens to the Commanding Officer's speech. Lieutenant Colonel Michael Mahy congratulated the troops on their successful transition from Camp Smitty to their new operating base in Camp Terendak, Ali Air Base, Tallil, Iraq. (Date taken: 27 July 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060727adf8243116_145 The Overwatch Battle Group (West) at the base of the Ziggurat, listens to the Commanding Officer's speech. Lieutenant Colonel Michael Mahy congratulated the troops on their successful transition from Camp Smitty to their new operating base in Camp Terendak, Ali Air Base, Tallil, Iraq. (Date taken: 27 July 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060727adf8243116_152 The Overwatch Battle Group (West) at the base of the Ziggurat, listens to the Commanding Officer's speech. Lieutenant Colonel Michael Mahy (on the steps of the Ziggurat), congratulated the troops on their successful transition from Camp Smitty to their new operating base in Camp Terendak, Ali Air Base, Tallil, Iraq. (Date taken: 27 July 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060727adf8243116_153 Regimental Sergeant Major Warrant Officer Class 1 David Hatton (left), with the Commanding Officer of Overwatch Battle Group (West) Lieutenant Colonel Michael Mahy (right), at the base of the Ziggurat of Ur. (Date taken: 27 July 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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