Operation CATALYST: Image Gallery
03 October 2006
Images from Operation Cayalyst
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 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.
| 20060902adf8243116_006 Private Clinton Meacham from the Townsville-based 2nd Battalion of The Royal Australian Regiment at Camp Terendak.Soldiers from the Brisbane-based 6th Battalion of The Royal Australian Regiment (6 RAR), conduct a tyre changing competition on Bushmaster Infantry Mobility Vehicles. Held between Combat Team Bravo platoons, soldiers compete against eachother for the prize of using the Commanding Officers car for a day. Each platoon is timed on the tyre change and then asked a series of questions on the Bushmaster to achieve a final overall score. The competition familiarizes soldiers with specifications of the Bushmaster as well as promoting "espirit de corps." (Date taken: 02 September 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060902adf8243116_007 Private Jack McEwan provides "cover" while teams run through the tyre-change event.Soldiers from the Brisbane-based 6th Battalion of The Royal Australian Regiment (6 RAR), conduct a tyre changing competition on Bushmaster Infantry Mobility Vehicles. Held between Combat Team Bravo platoons, soldiers compete against eachother for the prize of using the Commanding Officers car for a day. Each platoon is timed on the tyre change and then asked a series of questions on the Bushmaster to achieve a final overall score. The competition familiarizes soldiers with specifications of the Bushmaster as well as promoting "espirit de corps." (Date taken: 02 September 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060902adf8243116_009 Corporal Clayton Tierney from the Townsville-based 2nd Battalion of The Royal Australian Regiment winches a Bushmaster tyre into position.Soldiers from the Brisbane-based 6th Battalion of The Royal Australian Regiment (6 RAR), conduct a tyre changing competition on Bushmaster Infantry Mobility Vehicles. Held between Combat Team Bravo platoons, soldiers compete against eachother for the prize of using the Commanding Officers car for a day. Each platoon is timed on the tyre change and then asked a series of questions on the Bushmaster to achieve a final overall score. The competition familiarizes soldiers with specifications of the Bushmaster as well as promoting "espirit de corps." (Date taken: 02 September 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060902adf8243116_018 Combat Team Alpha soldiers work on their Australian Light Armoured Vehicles at Camp Terendak.Soldiers from the Brisbane-based 6th Battalion of The Royal Australian Regiment (6 RAR), conduct a tyre changing competition on Bushmaster Infantry Mobility Vehicles. Held between Combat Team Bravo platoons, soldiers compete against eachother for the prize of using the Commanding Officers car for a day. Each platoon is timed on the tyre change and then asked a series of questions on the Bushmaster to achieve a final overall score. The competition familiarizes soldiers with specifications of the Bushmaster as well as promoting "espirit de corps." (Date taken: 02 September 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060902adf8243116_021 Corporal Clayton Tierney and members of his section race against the clock during their tyre-changing event.Soldiers from the Brisbane-based 6th Battalion of The Royal Australian Regiment (6 RAR), conduct a tyre changing competition on Bushmaster Infantry Mobility Vehicles. Held between Combat Team Bravo platoons, soldiers compete against eachother for the prize of using the Commanding Officers car for a day. Each platoon is timed on the tyre change and then asked a series of questions on the Bushmaster to achieve a final overall score. The competition familiarizes soldiers with specifications of the Bushmaster as well as promoting "espirit de corps." (Date taken: 02 September 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060902adf8243116_030 Private Adam Trigg waits - ready to operate the vehicle jack when he is given the word to lower the Bushmaster.Soldiers from the Brisbane-based 6th Battalion of The Royal Australian Regiment (6 RAR), conduct a tyre changing competition on Bushmaster Infantry Mobility Vehicles. Held between Combat Team Bravo platoons, soldiers compete against eachother for the prize of using the Commanding Officers car for a day. Each platoon is timed on the tyre change and then asked a series of questions on the Bushmaster to achieve a final overall score. The competition familiarizes soldiers with specifications of the Bushmaster as well as promoting "espirit de corps." (Date taken: 02 September 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060902adf8243116_071 Corporal Wesley Wood (bottom) and Private Richard Croft (top) finsh tightening wheel nuts on a Bushmaster during a tyre-changing event.Soldiers from the Brisbane-based 6th Battalion of The Royal Australian Regiment (6 RAR), conduct a tyre changing competition on Bushmaster Infantry Mobility Vehicles. Held between Combat Team Bravo platoons, soldiers compete against eachother for the prize of using the Commanding Officers car for a day. Each platoon is timed on the tyre change and then asked a series of questions on the Bushmaster to achieve a final overall score. The competition familiarizes soldiers with specifications of the Bushmaster as well as promoting "espirit de corps." (Date taken: 02 September 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060902adf8243116_093 Soldiers from Combat Team Bravo run through a tyre-changing competition while assessors watch their drills.Soldiers from the Brisbane-based 6th Battalion of The Royal Australian Regiment (6 RAR), conduct a tyre changing competition on Bushmaster Infantry Mobility Vehicles. Held between Combat Team Bravo platoons, soldiers compete against eachother for the prize of using the Commanding Officers car for a day. Each platoon is timed on the tyre change and then asked a series of questions on the Bushmaster to achieve a final overall score. The competition familiarizes soldiers with specifications of the Bushmaster as well as promoting "espirit de corps." (Date taken: 02 September 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060902adf8243116_098 Private Jay Milburn emerges from a Bushmaster at the start of a tyre-changing event.Soldiers from the Brisbane-based 6th Battalion of The Royal Australian Regiment (6 RAR), conduct a tyre changing competition on Bushmaster Infantry Mobility Vehicles. Held between Combat Team Bravo platoons, soldiers compete against eachother for the prize of using the Commanding Officers car for a day. Each platoon is timed on the tyre change and then asked a series of questions on the Bushmaster to achieve a final overall score. The competition familiarizes soldiers with specifications of the Bushmaster as well as promoting "espirit de corps." (Date taken: 02 September 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060902adf8243116_106 An Australian Light Armoured Vehicle from Combat Team Alpha heads out of Camp Terendak. Coalition transport trailers are in the background.Soldiers from the Brisbane-based 6th Battalion of The Royal Australian Regiment (6 RAR), conduct a tyre changing competition on Bushmaster Infantry Mobility Vehicles. Held between Combat Team Bravo platoons, soldiers compete against eachother for the prize of using the Commanding Officers car for a day. Each platoon is timed on the tyre change and then asked a series of questions on the Bushmaster to achieve a final overall score. The competition familiarizes soldiers with specifications of the Bushmaster as well as promoting "espirit de corps." (Date taken: 02 September 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060902adf8243116_123 Lieutenant Colonel Michael Mahy promotes Private Ryan Young to Lance Corporal after the tyre-changing competition at Camp Terendak.Soldiers from the Brisbane-based 6th Battalion of The Royal Australian Regiment (6 RAR), conduct a tyre changing competition on Bushmaster Infantry Mobility Vehicles. Held between Combat Team Bravo platoons, soldiers compete against eachother for the prize of using the Commanding Officers car for a day. Each platoon is timed on the tyre change and then asked a series of questions on the Bushmaster to achieve a final overall score. The competition familiarizes soldiers with specifications of the Bushmaster as well as promoting "espirit de corps." (Date taken: 02 September 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060902adf8243116_130 Lieutenant Colonel Michael Mahy addresses Combat Team Bravo after their tyre-changing competition praising their great effort and mateship.Soldiers from the Brisbane-based 6th Battalion of The Royal Australian Regiment (6 RAR), conduct a tyre changing competition on Bushmaster Infantry Mobility Vehicles. Held between Combat Team Bravo platoons, soldiers compete against eachother for the prize of using the Commanding Officers car for a day. Each platoon is timed on the tyre change and then asked a series of questions on the Bushmaster to achieve a final overall score. The competition familiarizes soldiers with specifications of the Bushmaster as well as promoting "espirit de corps." (Date taken: 02 September 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060902adf8243116_135 Lieutenant Colonel Michael Mahy addresses Combat Team Bravo soldiers after their tyre-changing competition.Soldiers from the Brisbane-based 6th Battalion of The Royal Australian Regiment (6 RAR), conduct a tyre changing competition on Bushmaster Infantry Mobility Vehicles. Held between Combat Team Bravo platoons, soldiers compete against eachother for the prize of using the Commanding Officers car for a day. Each platoon is timed on the tyre change and then asked a series of questions on the Bushmaster to achieve a final overall score. The competition familiarizes soldiers with specifications of the Bushmaster as well as promoting "espirit de corps." (Date taken: 02 September 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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