Operation CATALYST: Image Gallery
12 November 2007
Logistic support staff in Middle East
Australian soldiers, sailors and airmen work together in the Force Level Logistic Asset (FLLA) to provide logistic support Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel deployed throughout the Middle East on Operations CATALYST and SLIPPER.
FLLA staff also conduct reception, staging, onward movement and integration training for many of the ADF members as they enter the Middle East Area of Operations.
Operation CATALYST is the Australian Defence Force (ADF) contribution to the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Iraq. Working with the Iraqi Government, the ADF continues to contribute to Multi-National Force efforts to develop a secure and stable environment in Iraq, assist national recovery programs and facilitate the transition to Iraq self-government.
Operation SLIPPER is the ADF contribution to the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan. Operation SLIPPER is an important component of the Australian Government's commitment to working together with the international community to help prevent acts of terrorism around the world.
| 20071105adf8115142_007 Sergeant Tim Blad, Post-Master for the Middle East Area of Operations (MEAO), sorts incoming mail bags for distribution throughout the region. The 39-year-old from Western Sydney has distributed up to 90 mail bags per day, headed for distant recipients throughout the MEAO in time for Christmas. (Date taken: 05 November 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071105adf8115142_027 Corporal Bianca Greenslade prepares to issue from a rack of F88 Steyr Rifles to troops passing through the Force Level Logistic Asset in the Middle East Area of Operations. (Date taken: 05 November 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071105adf8115142_031 Private Scott Maclachlan cleans one of the F-89 Minimi Light Support Weapons under his care in the armoury at the Force Level Logistic Asset. Scott is a storeman currently serving in the Middle East Area of Operations. (Date taken: 05 November 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071105adf8115142_033 Force Level Logistic Asset warehouse supervisor Sergeant Steve Trudgett keeps check on all stock passing through the Middle East Area of Operations. (Date taken: 05 November 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071105adf8115142_034 Members of the Force Level Logisitc Asset warehouse team: (Back L-R) Sergeant Steve Trudgett, Corporal Kevin Goodwin, Leading Aircraftsman (LAC) Adrian Mita; (Front L-R) Lance Corporal John Bamford, LAC Rod Miller and Able Seaman Greg Kahl. (Date taken: 05 November 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071105adf8115142_036 Private Daniel Gallina, an Army air dispatcher who is currently working in the Force Level Logistic Asset warehouse, stands among the numerous stores destined for recipients throughout the Middle East Area of Operations. (Date taken: 05 November 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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