Image Gallery 2008
13 November 2008
Holding a 'Shura'
Australia’s latest contribution to the rebuilding of Afghanistan, the 1st Mentoring and Reconstruction Task Force commenced operations in the Uruzgan Province in mid October 2008.
The Task Force is lead by the Darwin based 7th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment and is the first Infantry commanded group to operate in Afghanistan.
Continuing on the excellent work achieved by earlier Reconstruction Task Forces, the 1st Mentoring and Reconstruction Task Force has the added mission of training and mentoring members of the Afghan National Army.
The new role is designed to provide better security into the future, complementing the ongoing efforts to rebuild infrastructure for the people of Afghanistan.
Based at Tarin Kowt in southern Afghanistan, the 1st Mentoring and Reconstruction Task Force operates as part of the Netherland’s lead Task Force Uruzgan.
| 20081110ara8502859_0018 Lieutenant Colonel Shane Gabriel welcomes local Afghan official to a ‘shura’ - a meeting held to determine the needs of the local region. (Date taken: 10 November 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081110ara8502859_0055 Australian Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Shane Gabriel with Australian and Dutch staff, hold discussions with Afghan leaders looking at future projects for the Mentoring and Reconstruction Task Force. (Date taken: 10 November 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081110ara8502859_0178 An Australian engineer explains the working of an Australian windmill to local elders. (Date taken: 10 November 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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