Operation CATALYST: Image Gallery
24 July 2005
Urban patrolling and method of entry lessons for Iraqi soldiers
Operation CATALYST is Australia's Defence contribution to the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Iraq. Operation CATALYST commenced on 16 July 2003 following on from Operation Falconer.
Working with the Interim Iraqi Government, the ADF continues to contribute to Multinational Force efforts to develop a secure and stable environment in Iraq and assist national recovery programs.
Operation CATALYST currently comprises approximately 1370 Australian Defence Force personnel which includes the recent deployment of the Al Muthanna Task Group to southern Iraq.
For more information on Operation CATALYST, see the Operation Fact Sheet below. Operation CATALYST runs concurrently with Operation SLIPPER, Australia's contribution to the war against terrorism.
Commodore Geoff Ledger RAN has assumed command of the Australian Forces in the Middle East Area of Operations.
Navy Commodore Geoff Ledger has replaced Air Commodore Greg Evans who commanded the Australian contingent since November 2004.
Based in Baghdad, Commodore Ledger leads around 1370 Australian Defence Force personnel on active service in the Middle East to support Coalition rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts in Iraq.
Commodore Ledger leads at a time of considerable growth for Australia's operations in Iraq. Not only is he responsible for the ADF elements that have been there for some time, he is also in charge of the Al Muthanna Task Group that recently arrived in Iraq.
| 20050710adf8218490_011 Iraqi soldiers take fire positions behind a wall during urban patrolling and method of entry lessons given by members of the Al Muthanna Task Group. (Date taken: 10 July 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20050710adf8218490_017 An Iraqi soldier takes a fire position behind a wall during urban patrolling and method of entry lessons given by members of the Al Muthanna Task Group. (Date taken: 10 July 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20050710adf8218490_024 An Iraqi soldier takes a fire position behind a wall during urban patrolling and method of entry lessons given by members of the Al Muthanna Task Group. (Date taken: 10 July 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20050710adf8218490_035 Iraqi soldiers take fire positions behind a wall during urban patrolling and method of entry lessons given by members of the Al Muthanna Task Group. (Date taken: 10 July 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20050710adf8218490_048 Iraqi soldiers take fire positions behind a wall during urban patrolling and method of entry lessons given by members of the Al Muthanna Task Group. (Date taken: 10 July 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20050710adf8218490_055 An Iraqi soldier takes a fire position behind a wall during urban patrolling and method of entry lessons given by members of the Al Muthanna Task Group. (Date taken: 10 July 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20050710adf8218490_073 Iraqi soldiers take time out from intense urban patrolling and method of entry lessons given by members of the Al Muthanna Task Group. (Date taken: 10 July 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20050710adf8218490_079 Iraqi soldiers take form up on parade before being given urban patrolling and method of entry lessons by members of the Al Muthanna Task Group. (Date taken: 10 July 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20050710adf8218490_097 Iraqi soldiers take fire positions behind a wall during urban patrolling and method of entry lessons given by members of the Al Muthanna Task Group. (Date taken: 10 July 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20050710adf8218490_122 Members of the Al Muthanna Task Group train Iraqi soldiers in urban patrolling, method of entry and building clearances. (Date taken: 10 July 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20050710adf8218490_131 Iraqi soldiers take fire positions behind a wall during urban patrolling and method of entry lessons given by members of the Al Muthanna Task Group. (Date taken: 10 July 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20050710adf8218490_135 Iraqi soldiers take time out from intense urban patrolling and method of entry lessons given by members of the Al Muthanna Task Group. (Date taken: 10 July 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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