Operation CATALYST: Image Gallery
01 November 2005
AMTG set up Melbourne Cup Day racing centre
Operation CATALYST is the Australian Defence Force (ADF) contribution to the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Iraq.
It comprises about 1400 ADF personnel. 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.
The Al Muthanna Task Group (AMTG) based in the southern Iraqi province of Al Muthanna is made up of around 470 personnel and consists of a headquarters, a cavalry squadron, an infantry company, a training team and 40 Australian Light Armoured Vehicles (ASLAV) and has two primary tasks:
Provide a secure environment for the Japanese Iraq Reconstruction and Support Group (JIRSG); and Assist in the training of local Iraqi Army units so that they are able to take over the internal and external defence of their country.
| 20051030adf8182062_008 Melbourne Cup Day is a welcome link with home for Australian Defence Force members serving with the Al Muthanna Task Group (AMTG) in southern Iraq. AMTG members based at Camp Smitty, some in racing silks, set up their own Melbourne Cup race centre in the shade of camouflage netting. (Date taken: 30 October 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20051031adf8182062_003 Melbourne Cup Day is a welcome link with home for Australian Defence Force members serving with the Al Muthanna Task Group in southern Iraq. Ready for the fun of the race with their sweepstakes tickets and radio are Trooper Tony Booth and Trooper Beau Byers, of 2nd Cavalry Regiment, Darwin. (Date taken: 31 October 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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