An unidentified Australian soldier providing 'top cover' from a hole in the roof of the rear of a ...

An unidentified Australian soldier providing 'top cover' from a hole in the roof of the rear of a British 'snatch' vehicle. These vehicles were originally built for use in Northern Ireland and were used by members of the Australian Civil Military Co-operation (CIMIC) Team, as well as other Australian troops. Civil Military Co-operation (CIMIC) Team, talking to Iraqi building contractors as they inspect power poles in As Samawah installed as part of a CIMIC project. CIMIC worked with Iraqi civilians to undertake projects within their villages such as building and restoration of roads, irrigation, power plants and water supply, as well as schools, community centres, veterinary centres, slaughter houses and ambulance and fire stations, and usually paid local contractors to complete the work. The CIMIC team consisted of three members, all of whom are part of the Army Reserve, and were usually accompanied by a four man infantry bodyguard, however at this time they were also accompanied by Military Policeman, Warrant Officer Class 1 Greg Westhead, who undertook a more discreet security role.