| Accession Number | P04159.153 |
|---|---|
| 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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Australian Light Armoured Vehicle (ASLAV) crew members from the 2nd Cavalry Regiment, attend a ...
Description
Australian Light Armoured Vehicle (ASLAV) crew members from the 2nd Cavalry Regiment, attend a briefing session before leaving the Australian National Headquarters Baghdad (ASNHQ). Lieutenant (Lt) Justin Back points out the patrol route during for the the Australian ASLAV convoy. 2nd Cavalry Regiment were deployed to the Middle East to form part of the Australian Security Detachment (SECDET). SECDET responsible for providing protection to Australian Diplomats 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.