| Accession Number | P04159.064 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Maker |
Parker, David Dare |
| Place made | Iraq: Baghdad |
| Date made | 9 May 2003 |
| Conflict |
Iraq, 2003-2013 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: © Australian War Memorial
This item is licensed under CC BY-NC
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Australian Light Armoured Vehicles (ASLAV) and the crew members from the 2nd Cavalry Regiment ...
Description
Australian Light Armoured Vehicles (ASLAV) and the crew members from the 2nd Cavalry Regiment arrived at Baghdad International Airport. he ASLAVs will be deployed in Baghdad to form part of the Australian Security Detachment (SECDET). SECDET is responsible for providing protection to Australian Diplomats and Australian Defence Force personnel during the reconstruction period 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.