| Place | Oceania: Pacific Islands, Solomon Islands |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL33765.004 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Uniform |
| Physical description | Cotton, Metal, Plastic, Velcro |
| Maker |
Motoman Industrial Wear |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | Unknown |
| Conflict |
Solomon Islands (RAMSI), 2003-2013 |
Cargo pants : Advisor Steven Collins, Participating Police Force, RAMSI
Description
Dark blue cotton cargo pants with a zipper fly and metal catch fastening. Around the waist are seven belt loops fastened with a blue plastic button, and two straps with metal buckles to adjust the waist fit. There is a side pocket at each hip, a cargo pocket with a flap opening secured by a strip of Velcro at the side of each leg and two back pockets also secured with Velcro. A maker's label is sewn on the lining of the left back pocket.
History / Summary
Worn by Steven Collins during his service with the Participating Police Force, part of the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI). Collins served as superintendent with the first deployment of personnel to the Solomon Islands in July 2003, and also later in 2005 as an advisor. Led by the Australian Federal Police, the Participating Police Force commenced Operation Helpem Fren in the Solomon Islands in 24 July 2003. Their role was to restore basic law, order and security to the Islands, remove illegally held weapons from the community and disarm and neutralise key militants.