Operation CATALYST: Image Gallery
13 April 2006
Images from Operation CATALYST
Operation CATALYST is the Australian Defence Force's (ADF's) contribution to the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Iraq.
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 approximately1400 Australian Defence Force personnel.
| 20060329adf8099240_001 An Australian Light Armoured Vehicle (ASLAV) driving through the mud at Camp Smitty in Al Muthanna Province, Iraq. (Date taken: 05 April 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060329adf8099240_005 An Australian Light Armoured Vehicle (ASLAV) driving through the mud at Camp Smitty in Al Muthanna Province, Iraq. (Date taken: 05 April 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060330adf8099240_056 An Australian soldier from Combat Team Quintus, Al Muthanna Task Group, keeps a keen watch in Southern Iraq. (Date taken: 05 April 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060330adf8099240_002 Looking out the front gate at Camp Smitty after heavy rainfall in Al Muthanna Province, Iraq. (Date taken: 05 April 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060330adf8099240_003 Looking out the front gate at Camp Smitty after heavy rainfall in Al Muthanna Province, Iraq. (Date taken: 05 April 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060330adf8099240_007 Iraqi children from the village of Ar Rawasha enjoy gifts from Australian troops as Commanding Officer of Al Muthanna Task Group Lieutenant Colonel Peter Short officially opens a new Australian funded power system for the village of Ar Rawasha in Al Muthanna Province, Iraq. (Date taken: 05 April 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060330adf8099240_009 Iraqi children from the village of Ar Rawasha enjoy gifts from Australian troops as Commanding Officer of Al Muthanna Task Group Lieutenant Colonel Peter Short officially opens a new Australian funded power system for the village of Ar Rawasha in Al Muthanna Province, Iraq. (Date taken: 05 April 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060330adf8099240_043 Commanding Officer of Al Muthanna Task Group Lieutenant Colonel Peter Short officially opens a new Australian funded power system for the village of Ar Rawasha in Al Muthanna Province, Iraq. (Date taken: 05 April 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060330adf8099240_045 Commanding Officer of Al Muthanna Task Group Lieutenant Colonel Peter Short officially opens a new Australian funded power system for the village of Ar Rawasha in Al Muthanna Province, Iraq. (Date taken: 05 April 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060329adf8099240_013 Australian Light Armoured Vehicles (ASLAV)'s driving through the mud at Camp Smitty after returning from a patrol in Al Muthanna Province, Iraq. (Date taken: 05 April 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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