Operation CATALYST: Image Gallery
16 January 2007
Latest images from Operation CATALYST
The Overwatch Battle Group (West)-Two has carried out its largest operation since arriving in southern Iraq in November.
A large portion of the Battle Group setup a Forward Operating Base (FOB) in the Ad Bibdibah Desert in the Al Muthanna province during an operation to gain a greater understanding of the desert region near the Saudi Arabian border.
Patrols travelled from the FOB to remote border forts to meet with members of Iraq’s Department of Border Enforcement (DBE). One of the DBE’s key tasks is to prevent smuggling operations.
Approximately 500 personnel, drawn mostly from Darwin's 1st Brigade, form the Overwatch Battle Group (West) - Two (OBG(W)-2). The Battle Group is helping the Iraqi Security Forces and Provincial Governments build a secure and stable Iraq. OBG(W)-2 operates in the Al Muthanna and Dhi Qar provinces as part of the Multi National Force - Iraq.
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A Forward Operating Base established by the Overwatch Battle Group (West)-Two in the Ad Bibdibah Desert, Al Muthanna province, southern Iraq. (Date taken: 10 January 2007) Low-res | High-res |
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A Forward Operating Base established by the Overwatch Battle Group (West)- Two in the Ad Bibdibah Desert, Al Muthanna province, southern Iraq. (Date taken: 10 January 2007) Low-res | High-res |
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Private Steven Rogers refuels his Bushmaster Infantry Mobility Vehicle during an operation in the Ad Bibdibah Desert. (Date taken: 10 January 2007) Low-res | High-res |
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Sunset during an operation in the Ad Bibdibah Desert. (Date taken: 10 January 2007) Low-res | High-res |
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Private Authur Desmet (left) and Warrant Officer Class Two Naomi Freeman on operations with OBG(W)-2 in the Ad Bibdibah Desert. (Date taken: 10 January 2007) Low-res | High-res |
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Sunset during an operation in the Ad Bibdibah Desert, Al Muthanna. (Date taken: 10 January 2007) Low-res | High-res |
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A recovery vehicle tows an Australian Light Armoured Vehicle (ASLAV) during a desert operation in southern Iraq. (Date taken: 10 January 2007) Low-res | High-res |
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Sunset during an operation in the Ad Bibdibah Desert. (Date taken: 10 January 2007) Low-res | High-res |
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A British Royal Air Force Merlin helicopter lands at the Forward Operating Base established by the Overwatch Battle Group (West)-Two in the Ad Bibdibah Desert. (Date taken: 10 January 2007) Low-res | High-res |
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A British Royal Air Force Merlin helicopter lands at the Forward Operating Base established by the Overwatch Battle Group (West)-Two in the Ad Bibdibah Desert. (Date taken: 10 January 2007) Low-res | High-res |
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Overwatch Battle Group (West)-Two Bushmaster Infantry Mobility Vehicles are refuelled during operations in the Ad Bibdibah Desert. (Date taken: 10 January 2007) Low-res | High-res |
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