Operation CATALYST: Image Gallery
05 June 2008
Vehicle check point in Dhi Qar
The last patrol undertaken by Australian forces in Southern Iraq left Tallil on 31 May to undertake a counter-improvised explosive device (IED) mission along the main roads in Dhi Qar province.
The soldiers from Combat Team Waler’s ‘Victor 1-3’ patrol conducted observation posts, vehicle check points and mentored Iraqi security forces.
Joint Australian, U.S. and Iraqi patrols like this one significantly reduced IED attacks in the region.
‘Victor 1-3’ patrolled up until the last moment, completing its two-day security mission on 1 June by driving up to a parade at Camp Terendak to signal the end of Australian operations in Southern Iraq.
Senior Australian and Coalition commanders, and Iraqi leaders, welcomed the patrol and thanked the soldiers of Overwatch Battle Group (West) - 4 for their contribution to the stable security environment in the two provinces.
The redeployment of Australian Forces and Equipment is well advanced and will be completed, as planned, by mid-year.
| 20080601adf8246638_007 Corporal Benjamin Grumley observes a main supply route in Dhi Qar during the last patrol. (Date taken: 01 June 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080601adf8246638_040 Private Brendan Harvey directs traffic into the vehicle check point for inspection. (Date taken: 01 June 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080601adf8246638_094 Corporal Benjamin Grumley checks inside the vehicle's trunk at the check point in Dhi Qar. (Date taken: 01 June 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080601adf8246638_101 (L-R) Corporal Benjamin Grumley, Trooper Samuel Wilson and Lance Corporal Troy Scott wave to local Iraqis at a vehicle check point during the last Australian patrol in Iraq. (Date taken: 01 June 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080601adf8246638_196 Corporal Benjamin Grumley gives the thumbs up to local Iraqis during the last Australian patrol in Iraq. (Date taken: 01 June 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080601adf8246638_221 Trooper Samuel Wilson awaits vehicles that will approach the vehicle check point in Dhi Qar, Iraq. (Date taken: 01 June 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080601adf8246638_231 Private Glen Cook enjoys a laugh with local Iraqis at the vehicle check point on the last Australian patrol in Dhi Qar, Iraq. (Date taken: 01 June 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080601adf8246638_286 An Iraqi man gives the thumbs up to Australian troops. (Date taken: 01 June 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080601adf8246638_299 Soldiers from Combat Team Waler conduct a vehicle check point on a main supply route in Dhi Qar, Iraq during the last Australian patrol. (Date taken: 01 June 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080601adf8246638_333 Private Jason Lockwood checks indentification at a vehicle check point in Dhi Qar, Iraq. (Date taken: 01 June 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080601adf8246638_463 Corporal Adam Noke keeps a look out for approaching vehicles during a night vehicle check point in Dhi Qar. (Date taken: 01 June 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080601adf8246638_481 Corporal Adam Noke prepares to check through an Iraqi's car during a night vehicle check point in Dhi Qar. (Date taken: 01 June 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080601adf8246638_566 Soldiers from Combat Team Waler gather around the only tree in the desert for miles and miles before heading back to Camp Terendak, Tallil for the last time in Iraq. (Date taken: 01 June 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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