Operation CATALYST: Image Gallery
27 November 2006
Caduceus Cup
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.
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Lieutenant Commander Robyn Fellowes (right), Principal Officer of the Signals Cell, congratulates the winners of the Caduceus Cup (Baghdad) 2006 (left to right), the Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Les Verin, Command Sergent Major Brock and a competitor from the 86th Signals Battalion. (Date taken: 12 November 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061112adf8244969_020 Australia B Team runner, Signalman Michael Faerber crosses the line after a stirling perfomance to reign in the lead of the winning teams during his lap in the 24 km Fun Run Relay of the Caduceus Cup (Baghdad) 2006. (Date taken: 12 November 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061112adf8264390_003 On a very fresh morning Lance Corporal Chris Moore practises his baton holding technique minutes before the start of the 24 km Fun Run Relay of the Caduceus Cup (Baghdad) 2006. (Date taken: 12 November 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061112adf8264390_011 With a good crowd of Australian Defence and United States Army supporters, the runners pounce at the start of the 24 km Fun Run Relay of the Caduceus Cup (Baghdad) 2006. In the front row are (left to right) runners, Corporal David Morrissey, Lance Corporal Chris Moore (Australia A Team) and Mr Cameron Darragh (Australia Open Team), and spectators on the footpath, Captain Richard Gehrmann, Warrant Officer Class Two Stephen Bourke, Captain Adrian Rogers, Lieutenant Commander Graham Connolly and Captain Peter Scott, RAN. (Date taken: 12 November 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061112adf8264390_016 Australia A Team runner Corporal Nathan Langdon is happy about his time on his lap in the 24 km Fun Run Relay of the Caduceus Cup (Baghdad) 2006. This was the first event in a full day of sports activities organised by the Communications and Information Systems Troop at Headquarters Joint Task Force 633 in Baghdad, Iraq. The start and finish line for each lap of the relay was in front of the Australian Defence Force Gym tent on "Aussie Island". (Date taken: 12 November 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061112adf8264390_042 Corporal Rennae Pearce bursts over the start line for Australia A Team on her lap in the 24 km Fun Run Relay of the Caduceus Cup (Baghdad) 2006. This was the first event in a full day of sports activities organised by the Communications and Information Systems Troop at Headquarters Joint Task Force 633 in Baghdad, Iraq. The start and finish line for each lap of the relay was in front of the Australian Defence Force Gym tent on "Aussie Island". (Date taken: 12 November 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061112adf8264390_054 Australia Open Team runner, Major Graham Price, about to finish his lap in the 24 km Fun Run Relay of the Caduceus Cup (Baghdad) 2006. This was the first event in a full day of sports activities organised by the Communications and Information Systems Troop at Headquarters Joint Task Force 633 in Baghdad, Iraq. The start and finish line for each lap of the relay was in front of the Australian Defence Force Gym tent on "Aussie Island". (Date taken: 12 November 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061112adf8264390_064 United States Army competitors finish their lap in the 24 km Fun Run Relay of the Caduceus Cup (Baghdad) 2006. This was the first event in a full day of sports activities organised by the Communications and Information Systems Troop at Headquarters Joint Task Force 633 in Baghdad, Iraq. The start and finish line for each lap of the relay was in front of the Australian Defence Force Gym tent on "Aussie Island". (Date taken: 12 November 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061112adf8264390_066 Australia A Team members from Headquarters Joint Task Force 633, Communications and Information Systems Troop after the Caduceus Cup (Baghdad) 2006 24 km Fun Run Relay (left to right): Signalman Gerard Alcock, Leading Aircraftsman Phillip Duggan, Lance corporal Chris Moore, Signalman Daniel Abdoo, Corporal Nathan Langdon, and Corporal Rennae Pearce. (Date taken: 12 November 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061112adf8264390_081 After the Caduceus Cup (Baghdad) 2006. This was a full day of sporting events including a 24 km Fun Run Relay, Lieutenant Colonel Robyn Fellowes (left), Principal Staff Officer of the Signals Cell, presented the inaugural Caduceus Cup Winner’s plaque to, Lieutenant Colonel Les Verin, Commanding Officer, 86th Signals Battalion. (Date taken: 12 November 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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