Operation CATALYST: Image Gallery
08 November 2006
Operation CATALYST - CIMIC Powerlines
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 and Dhi Qar provinces. This is achieved by continued engagement with Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) and local authorities in the provinces. 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. This provides reconstruction assistance and coordination in the provinces. 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.
| 20061025adf8215073_001 The Elder of Al Eshan village in Al Muthanna Province, Khadim Asi Mohane, thanks Major Brian Falk, Executive Officer of Overwatch Battle Group (West) 1, during the opening of an Australian Army CIMIC electricity project. The project gave the rural village access to mains power for the first time and involved the installation of powerlines and poles. It was performed in conjunction with the Al Muthanna provincial government. (Date taken: 25 October 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061025adf8215073_003 Captain Bill Boyd-Law of the Overwatch Battle Group's (West) Civil Military Cooperation (CIMIC) inspects powerlines during the opening of an Australian Army CIMIC electricity project in the village of Al Eshan, in Al Muthanna Province. The project gave the rural village access to mains power for the first time and involved the installation of powerlines and poles. It was performed in conjunction with the Al Muthanna provincial government. (Date taken: 25 October 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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