Operation CATALYST: Image Gallery
03 May 2007
Surveillance and Response Group
Headquarters Joint Task Force 633 (HQJTF633) is the Headquarters for the Middle East Area of Operations. It supports operations for both Operation CATALYST, the Australian Defence Force's (ADF's) contribution to the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Iraq, and Operation SLIPPER, the ADF's contribution to fighting global terrorism. Brigadier Michael Crane, Australian National Commander, commands all ADF units deployed in the Middle East Area of Operations.
Like HQJTF633, some other units, personnel and assets are dual assigned, being responsible for supporting both Operation CATALYST and Operation SLIPPER.
A RAAF AP-3C Orion detachment of about 170 personnel and two aircraft is based in the Middle East. The AP-3C Orion detachment conducts maritime patrol operations in support of both Operation CATALYST and Operation SLIPPER.
Operation CATALYST commenced on 16 July 2003 following on from Operation FALCONER. Working with the Interim 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 currently comprises approximately 1400 Australian Defence Force personnel.
Operation SLIPPER commenced following Prime Minister John Howard’s announcement on 1 October 2001 that the ADF would contribute coalition operations against terrorism. There are now around 400 ADF personnel deployed to Afghanistan as part of this operation.
| 20070425adf8185862__002 Leading Aircraftman D. Ferriday (Royal Australian Air Force) at the ANZAC day dawn service at Task Group 633.2 in the Middle East. (Date taken: 25 April 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070425adf8185862__003 Leading Aircraftman D. Ferriday (Royal Australian Air Force) at the ANZAC day dawn service at Task Group 633.2 in the Middle East. (Date taken: 25 April 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070425adf8185862__004 Leading Aircraftman R. Jones (Royal Australian Air Force) at the ANZAC day dawn service at Task group 633.2 in the Middle East. A New Zealand gun pit is in the foreground. (Date taken: 25 April 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070425adf8185862__005 Leading Aircraftman R. Jones (Royal Australian Air Force) at the ANZAC day dawn service at Task Group 633.2 in the Middle East. A New Zealand gun pit is in the foreground. (Date taken: 25 April 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070425adf8185862__006 Leading Aircraftman K. Gooding at the ANZAC day ceremony at Task Group 633.2 in the Middle East. (Date taken: 25 April 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070425adf8185862__007 Leading Aircraftman R. Jones at the ANZAC day ceremony at Task Group 633.2 in the Middle East. (Date taken: 25 April 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070425adf8185862__008 ANZAC Day 2007. Group photo of Task Group 633.2 members. (Date taken: 25 April 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070425adf8185862__010 Warrant Officer Brennan and Warrant Officer G. Bridge conduct ANZAC day rehearsals at Task Group 633.2 in the Middle East. (Date taken: 25 April 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070425adf8185862__011 Leading Aircraftman D. Ferriday (Royal Australian Air Force) and Corporal C. Purvis (Royal New Zealand Air Force) conduct ANZAC day rehearsals at Task Group 633.2 in the Middle East. (Date taken: 25 April 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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