ASLAV-25 ASLAV 25 Description identification pictures wheeled armoured infantry combat vehicle Posted On Monday, 24 March 2008 14:50 Aslav 25 Véhicule blindé de combat d'infanterie Galerie photos Galerie photos Retour Menu Photo by Leading Seaman Phillip Cullinan Local Caption: An Australian Light Armoured Vehicle (ASLAV) from Combat Team Courage makes a stopover at a local village during a patrol in Al Muthanna province. Title: Latest images from Operation Catalyst Deep Caption Approximately 500 personnel, drawn mostly from Darwin's 1st Brigade, make up the Overwatch Battle Group (West) - Three (OBG(W)-3). The Battle group is helping the Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) and Provincial Governments build a secure and stable Iraq. OBG(W)-3 operates in the Al Muthanna and Dhi Qar provinces as part of the Multi National Force - Iraq (MNF-I). Photo by Leading Seaman Phillip Cullinan Local Caption: Combat Team Courage ASLAV's conducting a live fire shoot as part of Overwatch Battle Group (West)-3 in Iraq. Deep Caption Approximately 500 personnel, drawn mostly from Darwin's 1st Brigade, make up the Overwatch Battle Group (West) - Three (OBG(W)-3). The Battle group is helping the Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) and Provincial Governments build a secure and stable Iraq. OBG(W)-3 operates in the Al Muthanna and Dhi Qar provinces as part of the Multi National Force - Iraq (MNF-I). Photographer: Corporal Rob Nyffenegger Caption: Australian Light Armoured Vehicles move out of Camp Smitty and begin their relocation to Camp Terendak, Tallil. Last views of Camp Smitty as Al Muthanna Task Group 3, now known as Overwatch Battle Group West (OBGW), leave Camp Smitty and begin their new role in Iraq, based out of Camp Terendak at Tallil. Deep Caption: 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. Operation Catalyst runs concurrently with Operation Slipper, Australia’s contribution to the War on Terror. Photo by: CPL Rob Nyffenegger Australian Light Armoured Vehicles wait in position on top of a berm for firing orders. *** Local Caption *** Combat Team Waler, part of Overwatch Battle Group (West) 4, participated in a range day to allow troops to hone their skills in the application of fire control processes. Soldiers also practice the employment of Direct Fire Weapon Systems (DFWS) within a combined arms team. The 516 soldiers of Overwatch Battle Group (West) 4 are mostly drawn from units of the Brisbane-based 7th Brigade. The Battle Group is comprised of the headquarters and cavalry squadrons of the 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment (Queensland Mounted Infantry), operating Australian Light Armoured Vehicles (ASLAVs) and an Infantry company from the 6th Battalion of The Royal Australian Regiment (6 RAR) operating Bushmaster Infantry Mobility Vehicles (IMVs). OBG(W) 4 is based at Tallil Air Base, and undertakes a security overwatch role for Al Muthanna and Dhi Qar Provinces as part of a larger Coalition Force. The security role supports the Iraqi Security Forces’ (ISF) and Provincial Government’s efforts to build a secure and stable Iraq. In this role, OBG(W) 4 undertakes security patrols, develops ISF capabilities and supports reconstruction and rehabilitation projects. OBG(W) 4 operates as part of the Multi National Force - Iraq (MNF - I).Photo by: CPL Rob Nyffenegger An Australian Light Armoured Vehicle moves along a road after completing range practice. *** Local Caption *** Combat Team Waler, part of Overwatch Battle Group (West) 4, participated in a range day to allow troops to hone their skills in the application of fire control processes. Soldiers also practice the employment of Direct Fire Weapon Systems (DFWS) within a combined arms team. The 516 soldiers of Overwatch Battle Group (West) 4 are mostly drawn from units of the Brisbane-based 7th Brigade. The Battle Group is comprised of the headquarters and cavalry squadrons of the 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment (Queensland Mounted Infantry), operating Australian Light Armoured Vehicles (ASLAVs) and an Infantry company from the 6th Battalion of The Royal Australian Regiment (6 RAR) operating Bushmaster Infantry Mobility Vehicles (IMVs). OBG(W) 4 is based at Tallil Air Base, and undertakes a security overwatch role for Al Muthanna and Dhi Qar Provinces as part of a larger Coalition Force. The security role supports the Iraqi Security Forces’ (ISF) and Provincial Government’s efforts to build a secure and stable Iraq. In this role, OBG(W) 4 undertakes security patrols, develops ISF capabilities and supports reconstruction and rehabilitation projects. OBG(W) 4 operates as part of the Multi National Force - Iraq (MNF - I).