Accession Number | P05408.653 |
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Collection type | Photograph |
Object type | Digital file |
Maker |
Westhead, Greg |
Place made | Iraq: Al Muthanna, Al Khidr |
Date made | 3 November 2005 |
Conflict |
Iraq, 2003-2013 |
Copyright |
Item copyright: Commonwealth of Australia copyright |
An Iraqi building contractor carrying a large concrete tile on his back up a ladder to the roof ...
An Iraqi building contractor carrying a large concrete tile on his back up a ladder to the roof of a partially consctructed ambulance centre, part of a Civil Military Co-operation (CIMIC) Team 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 discrete security role.