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Operation CATALYST: Image Gallery

03 March 2006
OP CATALYST - Joint Taskforce Headquarters

Operation CATALYST is the Australian Defence Force's (ADF's) 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 1400 Australian Defence Force personnel.

Brigadier Paul Symon commands all ADF units deployed in the Middle East Area of Operations.

Though deployed on CATALYST, some units, personnel and assets are dual assigned and are also responsible to supporting Operation SLIPPER (The ADF's contribution to fighting global terrorism.

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Group Captain Richard Owen, Chief of Staff of Joint Taskforce Headquarters 633 in Baghdad, Iraq, listens intently to the days morning brief.

(Date taken: 03 March 2006)
Low-res | High-res 		Warrant Officer Class 1 Richard Polson, the Senior Military Advisor for the 1st Battalion of the Iraqi Training Brigade, talks with Iraqi instructors about the training they are delivering to the Iraqi Jundis (soldiers) during their recruit training at the Kirkush Military Training Base
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Signaller Nick Baraba from 1 Combat Signals Regiment serving in the Communications Information Systems Troop at Joint Taskforce Headquarters 633 in Baghdad, Iraq.

(Date taken: 03 March 2006)
Low-res | High-res 		Warrant Officer Class 1 Richard Polson, the Senior Military Advisor for the 1st Battalion of the Iraqi Training Brigade, talks with Iraqi instructors about the training they are delivering to the Iraqi Jundis (soldiers) during their recruit training at the Kirkush Military Training Base
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Corporal Lachlan Fletcher from the 3rd Control and Reporting Unit serving in the Communications Information Systems Troop at Joint Taskforce Headquarters 633 in Baghdad, Iraq.

(Date taken: 03 March 2006)
Low-res | High-res 		Warrant Officer Class 1 Richard Polson, the Senior Military Advisor for the 1st Battalion of the Iraqi Training Brigade, talks with Iraqi instructors about the training they are delivering to the Iraqi Jundis (soldiers) during their recruit training at the Kirkush Military Training Base
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Lieutenant Kate Tollenaar from 3rd Combat Signal Regiment serving as Troop Commander for the Communications Information Systems Troop at Joint Taskforce Headquarters 633 in Baghdad, Iraq.

(Date taken: 03 March 2006)
Low-res | High-res 		Warrant Officer Class 1 Richard Polson, the Senior Military Advisor for the 1st Battalion of the Iraqi Training Brigade, talks with Iraqi instructors about the training they are delivering to the Iraqi Jundis (soldiers) during their recruit training at the Kirkush Military Training Base
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Petty Officer Writer Stuart Obrien from HMAS Harman and Corporal Amy Gale from Northern Command Headquarters serving in the orderly room at Joint Taskforce Headquarters 633 in Baghdad, Iraq.

(Date taken: 03 March 2006)
Low-res | High-res		 Warrant Officer Class 1 Richard Polson, the Senior Military Advisor for the 1st Battalion of the Iraqi Training Brigade, talks with Iraqi instructors about the training they are delivering to the Iraqi Jundis (soldiers) during their recruit training at the Kirkush Military Training Base
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Lieutenant Colonel Steven Lovaszy and Mr Barry Stanton form part of the Operations Analysis Team serving at Joint Taskforce Headquarters 633 in Baghdad, Iraq.

(Date taken: 03 March 2006)
Low-res | High-res 		Warrant Officer Class 1 Richard Polson, the Senior Military Advisor for the 1st Battalion of the Iraqi Training Brigade, talks with Iraqi instructors about the training they are delivering to the Iraqi Jundis (soldiers) during their recruit training at the Kirkush Military Training Base