Operation CATALYST: Image Gallery
13 March 2008
Key leadership engagement in Iraq
Soldiers from Overwatch Battle Group West conducted a key leadership engagement with Sheik Ali Manshed in the village of Mohammed Al Manshed on 09 Mar 08. During the meeting the soldiers enjoyed a traditional lunch, discussed local reconstruction projects and walked through the local area.
The 516 soldiers of Overwatch Battle Group (West) 4 are mostly drawn from units of the Brisbane-based 7th Brigade. The Battle Group is comprised of the headquarters and cavalry squadrons of the 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment (Queensland Mounted Infantry), operating Australian Light Armoured Vehicles (ASLAVs); and an Infantry company from the 6th Battalion of The Royal Australian Regiment (6 RAR) operating Bushmaster Infantry Mobility Vehicles (IMVs).
OBG(W) 4 is based at Tallil Air Base from where it undertakes a security overwatch role for Al Muthanna and Dhi Qar Provinces as part of a larger Coalition Force.
The security role supports the Iraqi Security Forces’ (ISF) and Provincial Government’s efforts to build a secure and stable Iraq. In this role OBG(W) 4 undertakes security patrols, develops ISF capabilities and supports reconstruction and rehabilitation projects. OBG(W) 4 operates as part of the Multi National Force - Iraq (MNF - I).
| 20080309adf123669_009 From the inside of an ASLAV, the Overwatch Battle Group (West) 4 makes its way to the village of Mohammed Al Manshed. (Date taken: 09 March 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080309adf123669_046 Commanding Officer of Overwatch Battle Group (West) 4 Lieutenant Colonel Chris Websdane with Sheik Ali Manshed in the village of Mohammed Al Manshed. (Date taken: 09 March 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080309adf123669_107 Commanding Officer of Overwatch Battle Group (West) 4 Lieutenant Colonel Chris Websdane and soldiers from Overwatch Battle Group (West) 4 tour the village. (Date taken: 09 March 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080309adf123669_198 Overwatch Battle Group ( West ) 4 on route to the village of Mohammed Al Manshed. (Date taken: 09 March 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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