Mine Hunter HMAS Yarra on patrol for APEC
One of the Royal Australian Navy's state-of-the-art Huon Class mine hunters HMAS Yarra, has been on the waters of Sydney Harbour, scanning for possible Improvised Explosive Devices and other water hazards as part of Operation DELUGE, the Australian Defence Force's support to the New South Wales Police Security Task Force for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) conference.

(Date uploaded: 06 September 2007 - 7 images)
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Security in Sydney Rail Network
Sydney’s rail tunnels have become the domain of Operation DELUGE’s Security Task Group (STG), as they begin regular searches as part of support for the New South Wales Police Security Task Force’s security effort for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) conference from 2-9 September.

(Date uploaded: 06 September 2007 - 05 images)
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Barbeque luncheon at Garden Island
The Prime Minister, Hon John Howard MP and the US President, George W Bush took time away from their hectic APEC schedule to attend a barbeque function at the Royal Australian Navy Heritage Centre at Garden Island to "thank the troops" who have served on operations overseas.

(Date uploaded: 06 September 2007 - 14 images)
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Security Task Group in action
The Security Task Group (STG) created for the Australian Defence Force Operation Deluge, has been conducting intensive training during the build-up to the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) conference in Sydney.

(Date uploaded: 04 September 2007 - 04 images)
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Security Task Group briefing
Army Reserve soldiers from all over Australia have been brought to Sydney as part of Operation DELUGE, to provide a Security Task Group (STG) which will conduct low risk search and security checks on all motor vehicles and buildings involved with the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings.

(Date uploaded: 30 August 2007 - 05 images)
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Security Task Group in Sydney Town Hall
Army Reserve soldiers from all over Australia have been brought to Sydney as part of Operation DELUGE, to provide a Security Task Group who will conduct low risk search and security checks, enhancing the capabilities of the New South Wales Police Security Task Force for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings.

(Date uploaded: 29 August 2007 - 07 images)
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Black Hawks over Defence Plaza
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) conducted security training in and around Sydney on 27 August 2007 as part of a comprehensive program to practice its response to security-related incidents within Australia during the Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leader’s Week in September 2007.

(Date uploaded: 29 August 2007 - 03 images)
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Radar capability for Operation Deluge
Number 3 Control and Reporting Unit (3CRU) Royal Australian Air Force is currently on deployment with Operation DELUGE, providing important surveillance assets in support of the New South Wales Police Security Task Force during the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Conference.

(Date uploaded: 28 August 2007 - 05 images)
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Air-to-air refuelling for Operation Deluge
The Boeing 707s of No.33 Squadron are offering air refuelling support to Air Force F/A-18.

(Date uploaded: 28 August 2007 - 07 images)
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Clearance divers in Sydney Harbour
Supporting Operation DELUGE, the men from Australian Clearance Diver Team's One and Four hunted on the bottom of Sydney Harbour for possible hazards.

(Date uploaded: 24 August 2007 - 03 images)
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Operation Deluge water operations
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) conducted security training in and around Sydney Harbour on 17 August 2007 as part of a comprehensive program to practice its response to security-related incidents within Australia during the APEC Leaders' Week in September 2007.

(Date uploaded: 21 August 2007 - 06 images)
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Operation Deluge takes shape
The Commander of Joint Task Force 634 (JTF 634) Brigader Andrew Smith, hands over an Operation Deluge folder to his Liaison Officer Lieutenant Emma Rhule, with Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM) Wayne Gidding watching.

(Date uploaded: 21 August 2007 - 02 images)
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APEC Airspace Brief
Corporal Tony Law from the 41st Wing Air Battle Management Co-Ordination Centre (Royal Australian Air Force), assists attendees at the APEC Airspace Brief with their registrations at Sydney Airport.

(Date uploaded: 13 August 2007 - 04 images)
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Training build-up for APEC
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) conducted security training in and around Sydney during 07-09 August 2007 as part of a comprehensive program to practice its response to security-related incidents within Australia during the Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' Week in September 2007.

(Date uploaded: 13 August 2007 - 03 images)
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Training underway in preparation for the APEC Leaders week.
The Australian Defence Force (ADF), as part of the overall Australian Government contribution, is providing support to the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation forum during the period December 2006-September 2007.

(Date uploaded: 28 June 2007 - 03 images)
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