Image Gallery 2008
13 November 2008
Patrolling Tarin Kowt
Australia’s latest contribution to the rebuilding of Afghanistan, the 1st Mentoring and Reconstruction Task Force commenced operations in 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, 1st Mentoring and Reconstruction Task Force operates as part of the Netherlands's lead Task Force Uruzgan.
| 20081108ara8502859_0024 Australian, Dutch and Afghan soldiers begin a long and dusty patrol through the streets of Tarin Kowt, the capital of Uruzgan Province in Southern Afghanistan. (Date taken: 08 November 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081108ara8502859_0027 In the alley ways of Tarin Kowt, a Dutch soldier looks on as Lieutenant Ben Gooley reports on his patrols progress to his commanders. (Date taken: 08 November 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081108ara8502859_0035 Operational Mentoring and Liaison Team, Lieutenant Ben Gooley stops to assess the situation while patrolling with soldiers from the 4th Kandak Battalion, Afghan National Army. (Date taken: 08 November 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081108ara8502859_0039 Patrol Commander, Captain Mark Slavin utilises an interpreter to discuss water concerns with locals in the drought affected village of Tarin Kowt. (Date taken: 08 November 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081108ara8502859_0081 Captain Mark Slavin of the Mentoring and Reconstruction Task Force listens to the needs of Afghan locals during a patrol in Southern Afghanistan. (Date taken: 08 November 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081108ara8502859_0101 Local children gather to watch as Australian and Afghan soldiers patrol through their town in Southern Afghanistan. (Date taken: 08 November 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081108ara8502859_0109 Australian, Dutch and Afghan soldiers head for home after patrolling the streets of Tarin Kowt, Southern Afghanistan. (Date taken: 08 November 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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