Image Gallery 2007
08 June 2007
First light in southern Afghanistan
Australia has deployed an ADF Reconstruction Task Force (RTF), consisting of a combined arms team, to the Uruzgan Province in southern Afghanistan as part of Operation SLIPPER. The RTF is in partnership with the Netherlands Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) and forms part of the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force.
The RTF has a clearly defined role to work on reconstruction, improvement of provincial infrastructure and community-based projects. The RTF also provides trade training to the local population and military engineering training to the Afghan National Army. This type of assistance is designed to benefit the people of Uruzgan Province well into the future and form building blocks of a stable and prosperous community.
The RTF contains around 370 ADF personnel from predominately Queensland-based units. It includes elements to provide command, security, engineering, and administrative support and is equipped with Bushmaster Infantry Mobility Vehicles (IMV), Australian Light Armoured Vehicles (ASLAVs) and armoured engineer plant equipment.
Australia's contribution to ISAF is an important component of the Australian Government's commitment to assist Afghanistan achieve a stable and secure future.
| 20070522adf8161479_032 Captain Carl Miller and Sapper Peter Lawlis with explosive detection dog 'Merlin' watching the sunrise as they prepare breakfast during an operation in southern Afghanistan. (Date taken: 22 May 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070522adf8161479_038 Sapper Peter Lawlis eating a packet of biscuits for breakfast. Explosive detection dog 'Merlin', waits for leftovers. (Date taken: 22 May 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070522adf8161479_040 Sapper Peter Lawlis, with explosive detection dog 'Merlin' at his side, views the Afghan landscape as the sun comes over the mountains. (Date taken: 22 May 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070522adf8161479_042 Captain Carl Miller about to enjoy a tin of fruit for breakfast during an operation in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan. (Date taken: 22 May 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070522adf8161479_044 Sergeant Brett Ensbey preparing his morning breakfast while out on operation in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan. (Date taken: 22 May 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070522adf8161479_046 An Australian solider sits on sentry in front of one of many large mountains in Afghanistan. (Date taken: 22 May 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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