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Op Astute Images

10 April 2007
On patrol around Dili

International Stabilisation Forces (ISF) are conducting security operations in all the districts of Timor-Leste in coordination with the Government of Timor-Leste and The United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) to ensure a secure and safe environment for the conduct of the general elections. ISF current operations have been boosted in the districts to support the election registration and campaign process. This important process is progressing well.

ISF elements have been working closely with the UNPOL, and PNTL to plan and conduct the security arrangements for the presidential elections. ISF security activities in support of the elections’ campaign of all presidential candidates have included vehicle check points, security at campaign rallies and air/vehicle mounted and foot patrols around the campaigning areas.

Operation Astute is the Australian Government's response to a request from the Government of Timor-Leste to assist in restoring peace to their country.

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has deployed to Timor-Leste with a mission to assist the Government and the United Nations to bring stability, security and confidence to the Timorese to allow them to resolve their differences democratically and peacefully.

There are approximately 1000 ADF personnel currently serving in Timor-Leste. This force will remain in Timor-Leste continuing to provide a robust response capability to support the Government of Timor-Leste and the United Nations Police force.

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Gunner Bill Matthews from the 16th Air Defence Regiment, Golf Company, as part of the Anzac Battle Group, stands guard at the patrol starting point around one of the market places in Dili.

(Date taken: 02 April 2007)
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Bombardier Dean Smith from the 16th Air Defence Regiment, Golf Company, as part of the Anzac Battle Group, patrols one of the market places in Dili.

(Date taken: 02 April 2007)
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Members from the 16th Air Defence Regiment, Golf Company, as part of the Anzac Battle Group prepare themselves for the commencement of a patrol at one of the market places around Dili.

(Date taken: 02 April 2007)
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Members from the 16th Air Defence Regiment, Golf Company, as part of the Anzac Battle Group, prepare themselves for the commencement of a patrol at one of the market places around Dili. On the right, Gunner Bill Matthews conducts radio checks.

(Date taken: 02 April 2007)
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Members from the 16th Air Defence Regiment, Golf Company, as part of the Anzac Battle Group, prepare themselves for the commencement of a patrol at one of the market places around Dili. On the right, Gunner Bill Matthews conducts radio checks.

(Date taken: 02 April 2007)
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Bombardier Dean Smith (left) and Gunner Nathan Freeman from the 16th Air Defence Regiment, Golf Company, as part of the Anzac Battle Group, review their planned route on commencement of a patrol around Dili.

(Date taken: 02 April 2007)
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Gunner Bill Matthews from Golf Company, the 16th Air Defence Regiment, as part of the Anzac Battle Group, waves to children while on patrol around Dili.

(Date taken: 02 April 2007)
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On patrol around Dili is Gunner Bill Matthews from Golf Company, the 16th Air Defence Regiment, as part of the Anzac Battle Group.

(Date taken: 02 April 2007)
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On patrol around Dili is Bombardier Dean Smith from Golf Company, the 16th Air Defence Regiment, as part of the Anzac Battle Group.

(Date taken: 02 April 2007)
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On patrol around Dili is Bombardier Dean Smith from Golf Company, the 16th Air Defence Regiment, as part of the Anzac Battle Group.

(Date taken: 02 April 2007)
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On patrol around Dili is Bombardier Dean Smith from Golf Company, the 16th Air Defence Regiment, as part of the Anzac Battle Group.

(Date taken: 02 April 2007)
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On patrol around Dili is Gunner Anthony Provenza from Golf Company, the 16th Air Defence Regiment, as part of the Anzac Battle Group.

(Date taken: 02 April 2007)
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Always vigilant around Dili, regardless of weather conditions, are members from Golf Company, the 16th Air Defence Regiment, as part of the Anzac Battle Group.

(Date taken: 02 April 2007)
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Standing in position while on patrol around Dili is Gunner Nathan Freeman from the 16th Air Defence Regiment, Golf Company, as part of the Anzac Battle Group.

(Date taken: 02 April 2007)
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On patrol around Dili are members from Golf Company, the 16th Air Defence Regiment, as part of the Anzac Battle Group.

(Date taken: 02 April 2007)
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Standing in position while on patrol around Dili is Gunner Christian Weightman from the 16th Air Defence Regiment, Golf Company, as part of the Anzac Battle Group.

(Date taken: 02 April 2007)
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On patrol around Dili is Bombardier Dean Smith from Golf Company, the 16th Air Defence Regiment, as part of the Anzac Battle Group.

(Date taken: 02 April 2007)
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On patrol around Dili is Bombardier Dean Smith from Golf Company, the 16th Air Defence Regiment, as part of the Anzac Battle Group.

(Date taken: 02 April 2007)
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On patrol around Dili is Bombardier Dean Smith (left) and Gunner Nathan Freeman from the 16th Air Defence Regiment, Golf Company, as part of the Anzac Battle Group.

(Date taken: 02 April 2007)
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Standing in position while on patrol around Dili is Craftsman Rob Litchfield from the 16th Air Defence Regiment, Golf Company, as part of the Anzac Battle Group.

(Date taken: 02 April 2007)
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