| Accession Number | P04101.821 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Maker |
Parker, David Dare |
| Place made | Iraq: Baghdad |
| Date made | 12 May 2003 |
| Conflict |
Iraq, 2003-2013 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: © Australian War Memorial
This item is licensed under CC BY-NC
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| Source credit to | Acquired through Australian War Memorial official commission 2003 |
Members of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment patrol the streets of Baghdad in their Australian Light ...
Description
Members of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment patrol the streets of Baghdad in their Australian Light Armoured Vehicle (ASLAV). The 2nd Cavalry Regiment operated in Iraq as part of the Australian Security Detachment (SECDET). The role of SECDET is to provide security protection to Australian diplomats and Defence Force personnel serving in Iraq. The 2nd Cavalry Regiment operated in the Middle East as part of the Australian Defence Force's commitment to the coalition forces assembled to enforce Iraq's compliance with its international obligations to disarm.