Our People in TAS
Corporal Jason Lefevre
He’s part of the 500-strong Australian Battle Group based at Tallil in Dhi Qar province. Jason’s patrol is conducting snap vehicle checkpoints on the troubled main supply routes within the province.
As well as supporting Iraqi security forces, the Australian Battle Group is project managing many reconstruction projects. More than 20 Australian projects have been completed, with more under way. These include water and irrigation projects, rural projects to enhance crop and animal production, health clinics, and power supply initiatives.