Australian Federal Police Agents along with soldiers from the 3rd Royal Australian Regiment Battalion Group patrol through the streets of Dili.
Federal Agent Leanne Giraud (Australian Federal Police) and Private Clifford Inches (3rd Royal Australian Regiment Battalion Group) on a combined patrol through the streets of Dili.
Lieutenant Ashley Lenard and Corporal Iain Mason (3rd Battalion Group) talk with Alipio Jose Vieira, a former Fire Chief and current co-ordinator of Fire Training and Emergency Services for East Timor
Sergeant Clinton Bosworth and Corporal Iain Mason on duty at the Dili Fire Station, while local children play. Sergeant Clinton Bosworth is the Assault Pioneer Platoon Sergeant and it is a tradition for the Assault Pioneer Platoon Sergeant to have a beard.
Private Kyle Balfoort from the 3rd Battalion Group talks to a local boy at the Dili Fire Station.
Sailors from HMAS TOBRUK provide gate security as an APC (Armoured Personnel Carrier) from 3/4 Cavilary Regiment, returns to the Wharf Precinct after patrolling the streets of Dili during Operation Astute.
Leading Seaman Electronics Technician Wayne Kingston from HMAS TOBRUK provides gate security as APCs (Armoured Personnel Carriers) from 3/4 Cavilary Regiment, return to the Wharf Precinct after patrolling the streets of Dili during Operation Astute.
A sailor from HMAS TOBRUK provides gate security as a Unimog truck returns to the Wharf Precinct after patrolling the streets of Dili during Operation Astute.
Leading Aircraftman Glen Browning (Royal Australian Air Force) checks identification at a vehicle check point in Dili.
A soldier from the 3rd Royal Australian Regiment Battalion Group patrols through the streets of Dili.
Private Neil Geddes from the 3rd Royal Australian Regiment Battalion Group talks on the radio while local children watch intently at a small village near Gleno.
Locals watch as Australian soldiers and Armoured Personnel Carriers from the 3rd Royal Australian Regiment Battalion Group arrive in a small village near Gleno.
Locals watch as Australian soldiers and Armoured Personnel Carriers from the 3rd Royal Australian Regiment Battalion Group arrive in a small village near Gleno.
Local children watch as Australian soldiers from the 3rd Royal Australian Regiment Battalion Group arrive in a small village near Gleno.
A Soldier from the 3rd Royal Australian Regiment Battalion Group performs duty on a vehicle check point in the town of Gleno.
Lieutenant Marty Bowen from the 3rd Royal Australian Regiment Battalion Group talks to a local, in a village near Gleno.
An Australian soldier from the 3rd Royal Australian Regiment Battalion Group entertains a local child with 'face paint', near the town of Gleno.
Locals watch as Australian soldiers from the 3rd Royal Australian Regiment Battalion Group arrive in a small village near Gleno.
Locals watch as Australian soldiers from the 3rd Royal Australian Regiment Battalion Group arrive in a small village near Gleno.
Private Neil Geddes from the 3rd Royal Australian Regiment Battalion Group shares lollies with local children at a small village near Gleno.
Soldiers from the 3rd Royal Australian Regiment Battalion Group speak to locals at a small village near Gleno.
Soldiers from the 3rd Royal Australian Regiment Battalion Group perform duties at a vehicle check point in the town of Gleno.
A soldier from the 3rd Royal Australian Regiment Battalion Group perform duties at a vehicle check point in the town of Gleno.
A soldier from the 3rd Royal Australian Regiment Battalion Group performs duties at a vehicle check point in the town of Gleno.
Soldiers from the 3rd Royal Australian Regiment Battalion Group perform duties at a vehicle check point in the town of Gleno.
Soldiers from the 3rd Royal Australian Regiment Battalion Group perform duties at a vehicle check point in the town of Gleno.
A Soldier from the 3rd Royal Australian Regiment Battalion Group performs duty on a vehicle check point in the town of Gleno.
Soldiers from the 3rd Royal Australian Regiment Battalion Group prepare to set up a vehicle check point in the town of Gleno, while Private Chris Finn stands guard.
Soldiers from the 3rd Royal Australian Regiment Battalion Group prepare to set up a vehicle check point in the town of Gleno.
A soldier from the 3rd Royal Australian Regiment Battalion Group stands guard outside a building at a village near Gleno.
Private Nathan Wood from the 3rd Royal Australian Regiment Battalion Group, during a security patrol at a village near Gleno.
Private Brett Simcoe, followed by Private Nathan Wood from
the 3rd Royal Australian Regiment Battalion Group, during a security patrol at a village near Gleno.
Soldiers from the 3rd Royal Australian Regiment Battalion Group talk to local children during a security patrol at a village near Gleno.
Private Brett Simcoe from the 3rd Royal Australian Regiment Battalion Group, during a security patrol at a village near Gleno.
Private Nathan Wood from the 3rd Royal Australian Regiment Battalion Group, talks to locals during a security patrol at a village near Gleno.
Soldiers from the 3rd Royal Australian Regiment Battalion Group, during a security patrol at a village near Gleno.
Soldiers from the 3rd Royal Australian Regiment Battalion Group, during a security patrol at a village near Gleno. Corporal Matthew Shepherd (foreground) is currently on exchange from the United Kingdom.
Private Andrew Taylor from the 3rd Royal Australian Regiment Battalion Group, during a security patrol at a village near Gleno.
Australian Army Armoured Personnel Carriers patrol around the Gleno area.
An Australian Army Armoured Personnel Carrier patrols around the Gleno area.
Local children play as an Australian Armoured Personnel Carrier along with soldiers from the 3rd Royal Australian Regiment Battalion Group provide security at a village near Gleno.
Australian soldiers and police provided security at the office of the Prosecutor General, Longuinhos Monteiro, when former Prime Minister Dr Mari Alkatiri arrived for questioning.
Private Elliot Rodighiero Charley Company, Battle Group Faithful in Dili.
Private Christopher Zamora Charley Company, Battle Group Faithful in Dili.
Charley Company, Battle Group Faithful in Dili.
Charley Company, Battle Group Faithful in Dili.
Charley Company, Battle Group Faithful in Dili.
An Australian soldier conducting a pat down search at a Vehicle Check Point (VCP).
Australian soldiers break up a riot involving people throwing stones at the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp near the Dili port facility.
Australian Reconstruction Task Force soldiers disembark an Australian C-130J Hercules on the ground in Southern Afghanistan on 20 September.
Australian Reconstruction Task Force soldiers disembark an Australian C-130J Hercules on the ground in Southern Afghanistan on 20 September.
1st Reconstruction Task Force Sergeant Andrew McClelland provides protection as he scans the camp perimeter for possible entry points.
Lieutenant Matthew Ford of the 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment scans the horizon as force protection for the arrival of the Reconstruction Task Force troops in Southern Afghanistan.
As night falls, an Australian Bushmaster rolls around camp providing protection for the Reconstruction Task Force troops in Southern Afghanistan.
Australian soldiers on patrol in Afghanistan aboard the Bushmaster Infantry Mobility Vehicle (IMV).
An Australian Bushmaster rolls around camp in a cloud of dust providing protection for the Reconstruction Task Force troops in Southern Afghanistan.
Australian Bushmasters provide protection for the Reconstruction Task Force troops in Southern Afghanistan.
An Australian Bushmaster provides protection for an Australian C-130J that delivers vital stores and equipment to the Reconstruction Task Force troops in Southern Afghanistan.
Australian 19th Chief Engineer Works Corporal Mark Casey practices during a range safety shoot in Southern Afghanistan.
Personnel from 6 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment during weapons training in Oruzgan Province, southern Afghanistan.
Personnel from 6 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment firing the 84mm rocket during weapons training in Oruzgan Province, southern Afghanistan.
Australian Light Armoured Vehicles provide protection as part of a Reconstruction Task Force convoy in Southern Afghanistan.
1st Reconstruction Task Force, Brisbane based 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment soldier Private Scott Brown in southern Afghanistan 2006.
Private Scott Brown from the Brisbane based 6th Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment maintains a secure watch while out on patrol in Southern Afghanistan.
Dutch and Australian soldiers scan the open ground as a convoy of Australian Bushmaster vehicles patrol around Oruzgan province in Southern Afghanistan.
Private Scott Brown from the Brisbane based 6th Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment mans a Mag 58 machine gun while out on patrol around Uruzgan province in southern Afghanistan.
Australian 19th Chief Engineer Works Corporal Mark Casey records his measurements for the redevelopment of the nearby Tarin Kowt hospital in southern Afghanistan.
Private Chris Harvey from the Brisbane based 6th Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment, as part of the 1st Reconstruction Task Force provides a security screen during a visit to deliver Australian Aid to the nearby Tarin Kowt hospital.
Private Luke Andrews from the Brisbane-based 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment maintains a secure watch as troops from the 1st Reconstruction Task Force patrol the streets of Tarin Kowt in southern Afghanistan.
Private Allen Pitt from the Brisbane-based 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment maintains a secure watch as troops from the 1st Reconstruction Task Force patrol the streets of Tarin Kowt in southern Afghanistan
Private Leigh Hansen from the Brisbane based 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment maintains a secure watch as troops from the 1st Reconstruction Task Force patrol the streets of Tarin Kowt in southern Afghanistan.
Private Ronnie Bowtell from the Brisbane based 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment moves out as troops from the 1st Reconstruction Task Force patrol the streets of Tarin Kowt in southern Afghanistan.
Corporal Adam White (right) from the Brisbane-based 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment adjusts his radio ear piece as he patrols the streets of Tarin Kowt providing a security screen for the engineers of the 1st Reconstruction Task Force.
Lance Corporal Colin Wruck from the Brisbane-based 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment moves out as troops from the 1st Reconstruction Task Force patrol the streets of Tarin Kowt in southern Afghanistan.
Lance Corporal Colin Wruck from the Brisbane based 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment maintains a secure watch as troops from the 1st Reconstruction Task Force patrol the streets of Tarin Kowt in southern Afghanistan.
Private Adam Marsh from the Brisbane based 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment maintains a secure watch as troops from the 1st Reconstruction Task Force patrol the streets of Tarin Kowt in southern Afghanistan.
Private Jonathon Morison from the Brisbane based 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment maintains a secure watch as troops from the 1st Reconstruction Task Force patrol the streets of Tarin Kowt in southern Afghanistan.
Private Ronnie Bowtell from the Brisbane based 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment moves out as troops from the 1st Reconstruction Task Force patrol the streets of Tarin Kowt in southern Afghanistan.
Private Chris Harvey from the Brisbane based 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, provides a security screen during a visit to the Tarin Kowt boys' school to record building dimensions for the future redevelopment plans of the school in southern Afghanistan.
1st Reconstruction Task Force Sergeant Nigel Hayden (right) calls out the next measurement as Corporal Scott Duncan (left) records the information during a visit to the nearby Tarin Kowt boys school to record building dimensions for the future redevelopment plans of the school in southern Afghanistan.
Private Bohden Wharton (left) from the Brisbane based 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, provides a security screen as troops from the 1st Reconstruction Task Force chat with local students during a visit to the Tarin Kowt boys' school to record building dimensions for the future redevelopment plans of the school in southern Afghanistan.
Private Christopher Foreman from the Brisbane based 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, provides a security screen during a visit to the nearby Tarin Kowt boys school to record building dimensions for the future redevelopment plans of the school in southern Afghanistan.
Lance Corporal Jason Lefevre from the Brisbane based 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, chats with the local Afghanistan students during a visit to the Tarin Kowt boys' school to record building dimensions for the future redevelopment plans of the school in southern Afghanistan.
An interest local Afghan student looks on as 1st Reconstruction Task Force Corporal Scott Duncan records his measurements during a visit to the nearby Tarin Kowt boy’s school to record building dimensions for the future redevelopment plans of the school in southern Afghanistan.
Lance Corporal Jason Lefevre (center) from the Brisbane based 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, confirms movement orders with two Dutch soldiers attached with an Australian patrol to secure the local Tarin Kowt boys school in southern Afghanistan.
Lance Corporal Simon Majewski and Private Joshua Thompson patrol towards a southern Afghan village. Once the soldiers have established the area is secure, engineer forces move in to begin reconstruction projects.
Australian soliders Private Giancarlos Taraborrelli (rear) and Private Michael Pettett (front) watch an Afghan village as the Australian security company ensures the safety of the area prior to the commencement of recosntruction works. In the background Australian Light Armoured Vehicles (ASLAVs) provide further security.
Private Giancarlos Taraborrelli watches an Afghan village as the Australian security company ensures the safety of the area prior to the commencement of recosntruction works. In the background Australian Light Armoured Vehicles (ASLAVs) provide further security.
Private Justin Paul from the 7th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment provides a security screen during a visit to a village. The 1st Reconstruction Task Force is visiting the area to conduct repairs and maintenance on one of the many mosques in this part of southern Afghanistan.
A soldier from the Darwin based 7th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment; part of the 1st Reconstruction Task Force provides a security screen during a visit to a village to conduct repairs and maintenance on one of the many mosques in the Oruzgan Province.
1st Combat Engineer Regiment Troop Commander Lieutenant Paul Anselme (rear) gives the green light for the engineers of the 1st Reconstruction Task Force to move in and begin repairs and maintenance on one of the many mosques in the Oruzgan Province.
1st Reconstruction Task Force Sapper James Haw (front) preps a new window for a village mosque as Sapper Troy Croton (rear) prepares the window space during a visit to conduct repairs and maintenance on one of the many mosques in the Oruzgan Province.
Captain Lee Bowden from the 19th Combat Engineer Regiment is one of the engineering officers of the 1st Reconstruction Task Force. He watches on as Dutch soldiers talk with locals during a mission to a village. The multi-national group is conducting repairs and maintenance on one of the many mosques in the Oruzgan Province.
Lance Corporal Simon Uttley from the Darwin based 7th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, provides a security screen during a visit to a village to conduct repairs and maintenance on one of the many mosques in the Oruzgan Province.
Private Andrew Sharples from the Brisbane-based 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment maintains a secure watch during a patrol to visit the nearby Tarin Kowt hospital and police station in southern Afghanistan.
Private Jonathon Morison from the Brisbane-based 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, as part of the 1st Reconstruction Task Force provides a security screen during a patrol to visit the nearby Tarin Kowt hospital and police station in southern Afghanistan.
Private Jonathon Morison from the Brisbane-based 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment maintains a secure watch as troops from the 1st Reconstruction Task Force patrol the out skirts of Tarin Kowt in southern Afghanistan.
Private Adam Marsh from the Brisbane-based 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, as part of the 1st Reconstruction Task Force provides a security screen during a patrol to visit the nearby Tarin Kowt hospital and police station in southern Afghanistan
An Australian 1st Reconstruction Task Force soldier in southern Afghanistan 2007
An Australian 1st Reconstruction Task Force soldier takes a knee as he provides overwatch security during a mission to conduct village assessments and quick impact projects in the Oruzgan Province Afghanistan.
1st Reconstruction Task Force Sergeant Andrew McClelland maintains a secure watch as he provides overwatch security during a mission to conduct village assessments and quick impact projects in the Oruzgan Province Afghanistan.
Private Robert Curtayne from the Darwin based 7th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment maintains a secure watch as he provides overwatch security during a mission to conduct village assessments and quick impact projects in the Oruzgan Province Afghanistan.
Private Luke Bohm from the Darwin based 7th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment maintains a secure watch as he provides overwatch security during a mission to conduct village assessments and quick impact projects in the Oruzgan Province Afghanistan.
Private Robert Matheson from the Darwin based 7th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment provides overwatch security as part of the 1st Reconstruction Task Force while out on a mission to conduct village assessments and quick impact projects in the Oruzgan Province.
7th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment Major Justin Elwin (left) as part of the 1st Reconstruction Task Force in southern Afghanistan 2007
Lieutenant Levon Lambert (right) from the Darwin based 7th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment updates Head Quarters as radio operator Private Stuart Steele (left) maintains a secure watch during a patrol to conduct village assessments and quick impact projects in the Oruzgan Province Afghanistan.
Lieutenant Levon Lambert (left) gets an update on troop movements from one of his soldiers during a mission to conduct village assessments and quick impact projects in the Oruzgan Province Afghanistan.
Private Robert Matheson (right) from the Darwin based 7th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment provides overwatch security as part of the 1st Reconstruction Task Force while out on a mission to conduct village assessments and quick impact projects in the Oruzgan Province.
Charlie Company of 3 Royal Australian Regiment, head ashore to Freshwater Bay in support of the next phase of Exercise Talisman Saber 09. Landing Craft Amphibious, HMAS Kanimbla was responsible for transporting 270 embarked forces, along with their equipment and vehicles, in preparation for the amphibious phase of the exercise. 22 July 2009
A Landing Craft Medium (LCM8) stands by, ready to conduct a stern door marriage with HMAS KANIMBLA for transfer of vehicles and personnel.
A Landing Craft Medium conducts a stern door marriage with HMAS KANIMBLA during the assault phase of Exercise Talisman Saber 09.
A Landing Craft Medium conducts a stern door marriage with HMAS KANIMBLA during the assault phase of Exercise Talisman Saber 09.
HMAS KANIMBLA personnel prepare the stern door to conduct stern door marriages during Exercise Talisman Saber 09
HMAS KANIMBLA conducts a stern door marriage with a Landing Craft Medium to transport Charlie Company of 3 Royal Australian Regiment, ashore during the assault stage of Exercise Talisman Saber 09.
A Landing Craft Medium conducts a stern door marriage with HMAS KANIMBLA, to transport personnel of Charlie Company, 3 Royal Australian Regiment ashore, during the assault stage of Exercise Talisman Saber 09.
Members of ships company, Boatswains Mate's wait to conduct the next stern door marriage to transport Charlie Company of 3 Royal Australian Regiment ashore, during the assault stage of Exercise Talisman Saber 09.
A Landing Craft Medium conducts a stern door marriage with HMAS KANIMBLA to transport vehicles and equipment ashore during the assault stage of Exercise Talisman Saber 09.
A Landing Craft Medium conducts a stern door marriage with HMAS KANIMBLA to transport vehicles and equipment ashore during the assault stage of Exercise Talisman Saber 09.
A Landing Craft Medium conducts a stern door marriage with HMAS KANIMBLA to transport vehicles and equipment ashore during the assault stage of Exercise Talisman Saber 09.
Private Matthew McNab teaches a local child how to count and write while at the Tarin Kowt Hospital. The children often come up to Australian soldiers to show how they can count and say the English alphabet.
Australian soldiers from the Reconstruction Task Force patrol through the streets of Tarin Kowt on their way to another work site.
Australian soldiers from the Reconstruction Task Force patrol through the streets of Tarin Kowt on their way to another work site.
An Australian soldier from the Reconstruction Task Force patrols the streets of Tarin Kowt.
Soldiers from the Reconstruction Task Force Patrolling the streets of Tarin Kowt.
Soldiers from the Reconstruction Task Force getting some final rest before a long day in Tarin Kowt.