Image Gallery 2007
23 December 2007
Prime Minister visits Afghanistan
Australia's contribution to the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan 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.
An ADF National Command Element (NCE) consisting of about 30 personnel is located in Kabul and includes command, security and support staff. Brigadier Stuart Smith is the Deputy Commander of Australian forces in Afghanistan.
The total Australian commitment in Afghanistan was approximately 970 personnel in mid-2007 and will peak at approximately 1000 by mid-2008.
Approximately 20 officers are serving with the ISAF Headquarters and units.
The Reconstruction Task Force (RTF) is Australia's contribution to the Netherlands-led Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) in Afghanistan's Uruzgan Province.
The Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) of up to 300 personnel operates in support of ISAF security operations and provides security and force protection for the RTF in Uruzgan Province. The SOTG consists of commandos, members of the Special Air Service Regiment and enabling and support personnel.
The Air Force Control and Reporting Centre (CRC) of up to 75 personnel has deployed to Kandahar Airfield. The CRC will take control of a portion of the Afghan operational airspace in the second half of 2007.
| 20071222adf8205214_065 Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and Chief of Defence Force Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston talk with Commanding Offcier of the Reconstruction Task Force, Lieutenant Colonel Dave Wainwright and the Commander of the Australian Forces in the Middle East, Major General Mark Evans in Afghanistan’s Uruzgan Province. (Date taken: 23 December 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071222adf8205214_079 Captain Ken Golder and Sapper Pat (the bear) pose for a photo with Prime Minister Kevin Rudd during the Prime Minister's visit to the Reconstruction Task Force in Afghanistan’s Uruzgan Province. (Date taken: 23 December 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071222adf8205214_086 Prime Minister for Australia The Hon Kevin Rudd talks to members of the Reconstruction Task Force in Afghanistan during his recent visit. (Date taken: 23 December 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071222adf8205214_107 Prime Minister Kevin Rudd meets with Lieutenant Colonel Dave Wainwright, Commanding Officer of the Reconstruction Task Force, in Tarin Kowt. (Date taken: 23 December 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071222adf8205214_129 Prime Minister Kevin Rudd talks with members of the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) at their base in Afghanistan's Uruzgan Province. (Date taken: 23 December 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071222adf8205214_140 Prime Minister Kevin Rudd talks with members of the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) at their base in Afghanistan's Uruzgan Province. (Date taken: 23 December 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071222adf8205214_163 Prime Minister Kevin Rudd meets with General Dan McNeill, the Commander of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Kabul. (Date taken: 23 December 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071222adf8205214_177 Prime Minister Kevin Rudd meets with Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai in Kabul. (Date taken: 23 December 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071222adf8205214_183 Prime Minister Kevin Rudd meets with Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai in Kabul. (Date taken: 23 December 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071222adf8205214_203 Prime Minister Kevin Rudd meets with Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai in Kabul. (Date taken: 23 December 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071222adf8205214_235 Prime Minister Kevin Rudd meets with Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai in Kabul. (Date taken: 23 December 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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