Image Gallery 2007
28 March 2007
Latest images from Operation SLIPPER
A contingent of Australian Defence Force personnel is working in Afghanistan as part of the Netherlands-led Provincial Reconstruction Team under the NATO International Security Assistance Force's Stage III expansion into southern Afghanistan.
Australia's contribution, known as the Reconstruction Task Force (RTF), is a mix of engineers, security and support personnel deployed to Afghanistan for up to two years to work on reconstruction and community-based projects as part of Australia's commitment to assisting Afghanistan achieve a stable and secure future.
The majority of the task force is drawn from the Darwin area and made up of personnel from the 1st Combat Engineer Regiment which will provide combat engineers and tradesmen (carpenters, plumbers, electricians and plant operators) that will undertake the majority of the RTF's construction activities. This will include skills training for the local population to ensure the benefits of the deployment continue well after our personnel have returned home.
The Australian protective force for the RTF is being provided by the Brisbane-based Motorised Infantry of the 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, 7th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment and the Darwin-based 2nd Cavalry Regiment. Command, logistics and support elements have come from the Darwin-based 1st Brigade.
| 20070228adf8502859_044 A meeting of two Lieutenants, Vincent (left) is the Dutch Liaison Officer to the Australians and is discussing an upcoming patrol with Lieutenant Matt Ford. (Date taken: 28 February 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20070228adf8502859_074 All smiles, Lieutenant Colonel Mick Ryan presents a local man who has just graduated a trade training course with his tool kit. The presentation of the tool bags means these men can begin work as soon as they finish their initial training. (Date taken: 28 February 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20070228adf8502859_081 The meeting of two armies, as Brigadier Mick Crane presents a graduation certificate to an Afghan Army engineer who has successfully completed a trade training course run by the Australian 1st Reconstruction Task Force in southern Afghanistan. (Date taken: 28 February 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20070228adf8502859_103 A graduate of the Trade Training School proudly shows off his new tools to Comander of Joint Task Force 633 Brigadier Mick Crane after the Commander presented graduation certificates to the course members. (Date taken: 28 February 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20070228adf8502859_139 Graduates of the Trade Training School with members of the 1st Reconstruction Task Force. (Date taken: 28 February 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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