| Accession Number | P04159.162 |
|---|---|
| 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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Lieutenant (Lt) Justin Back briefs the crew of an Australian Light Armoured Vehicle (ASLAV) ...
Description
Lieutenant (Lt) Justin Back briefs the crew of an Australian Light Armoured Vehicle (ASLAV) before leaving the compound of the Australian National Headquarters Baghdad (ASNHQ). He is pointing to a map showing the route that the ASLAV convoy will take during the day. The 2nd Cavalry Regiment were deployed to the Middle East to form part of the Australian Security Detachment (SECDET). SECDET is responsible for providing protection to Australian Diplomats and Defence Force members during the reconstruction phase 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.