Operation CATALYST: Image Gallery
17 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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Private Anthony Jenkin (left) and a member of the Iraqi Department of Border Enforcement (DBE) at a DBE fort on the Saudi Arabian border. (Date taken: 10 January 2007) Low-res | High-res |
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Members of the Iraqi Department of Border Enforcement (DBE) and Australian soldiers from the Overwatch Battle Group (West)-Two meet at Al Qadisyaa Fort, a remote DBE post on the Saudi Arabian border. (Date taken: 10 January 2007) Low-res | High-res |
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Sheep from an Iraqi Department of Border Enforcement fort wander past Australian soldiers from the Overwatch Battle Group (West)-Two during a visit by the Australians to the post on the Saudi Arabian border. (Date taken: 10 January 2007) Low-res | High-res |
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Lance Corporal Kevin Stephens (left) and members of the Iraqi Department of Border Enforcement wait at a remote Iraqi border fort while Major Richard Bushby, Officer Commanding Combat Team Tiger, makes radio contact with other elements of the Battle Group. (Date taken: 10 January 2007) Low-res | High-res |
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