Operation CATALYST: Image Gallery
21 September 2007
AATT-I right on track
Australian soliders in Iraq are continuing to help build the capability of the Iraqi Security Forces through training and mentoring programs.
The Australian Army Training Team in Iraq (AATT-I) has trained in excess of 16,500 Iraq Army personnel since the project began in 2004.
The AATT-I is providing the Iraqi Security Forces with the skills, ethos, leadership and discipline to become an effective and self-reliant force, capable of providing security to the people of Iraq.
Now in its eighth rotation, the AATT-I comprises around 100 personnel. It incorporates Australian Army and Air Force members, who provide a mentoring and advisory role for the Iraqi instructors and commanders.
One of the simple but extremely effective improvements the Aussies have brought to Taji is running a 'Bakery Course' for Iraqi Army personnel.
This initiative provides Iraqi Army personnel with the skills they need to bake basic bread products in the field, enhancing the Iraqi Army's ability to support elements deployed away from their bases.
Through initiatives such as these, the AATT-I hope to provide an enduring contribution to the reconstruction and rehabilitation of Iraq.
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| 20070917adf8094997_005 A Senior Iraqi instructor briefs students using a power-point presentation designed by the Australian Army Training Team - Iraq 8 (Date taken: 17 September 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070917adf8094997_007 A Senior Iraqi instructor briefs students using a power-point presentation designed by the Australian Army Training Team - Iraq 8 at Camp Taji, located approximately 40 km north of Baghdad. (Date taken: 17 September 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070917adf8094997_012 A Senior Iraqi instructor pictured with Air Force Corporal Brad Woodward from the Australian Army Training Team - Iraq 8, briefs students using a power-point presentation designed by the Australians. Previously the Iraqis were teaching from word documents hundreds of pages long. The Australian power-point presentations incorporating pictures and diagrams have made a huge difference in the pace the students are learning. (Date taken: 17 September 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070917adf8094997_019 Sergeant Phillip Southern from the Australian Army Training Team - Iraq 8, catalogues captured weapons. Some of the weapons will be refurbished and put into service with the Iraqi Army. (Date taken: 17 September 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070917adf8094997_024 (L-R) Captain Michelle Sheather, Sergeant Phillip Southern, Warrant Officer Class 2 Tracy Jacobson and Sergeant Christopher Dow are picture with captured weapons. The weapons are catalogued and some will be refurbished and put into service with the Iraqi Army. (Date taken: 17 September 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070917adf8094997_037 Warrant Officer Tracy Jacobson from the Australian Army Training Team - Iraq 8 helps an Iraqi military warehouse manger with paperwork at CampTaji, approximately 40 km north of Baghdad. (Date taken: 17 September 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070917adf8094997_040 Sergeant Christopher Dow from the Australian Army Training Team - Iraq 8, located at Camp Taji approximately 40 km north of Baghdad, mentors an Iraqi warehouse manager in correct warehousing procedures. (Date taken: 17 September 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070917adf8094997_042 Sergeant Christopher Dow from the Australian Army Training Team - 8, located at Camp Taji approximately 40 km north of Baghdad, mentors an Iraqi soldier in proper warehousing techniques. (Date taken: 17 September 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070917adf8094997_043 Sergeant Christopher Dow (Right) and Warrant Officer Class 2 Tracy Jacobson (Left) from the Australian Army Training Team - 8, are pictured in an Iraqi warehouse with members of the Iraqi Army stores division based at Camp Taji. (Date taken: 17 September 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070917adf8094997_065 Air Force Corporal Ian Watson from the Australian Army Training Team - Iraq 8 helps a senior Iraqi instructor demonstrate the correct techniques to strip the M16 Rifle. (Date taken: 17 September 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070917adf8094997_076 Air Force Corporal Ian Watson from the Australian Army Training Team - Iraq 8 ensures an Iraqi student uses the correct technique to strip the M16 Rifle. (Date taken: 17 September 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070920adf8202284_001 Australian Army Training Team - Iraq Instructor, Sergeant Julie O'Farrell, is pictured at Camp Taji, located approximately 40 km north of Baghdad, with some of her Iraqi Army Bakery Course students. (Date taken: 17 September 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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