2007-01-22 08:25:58 · 7 answers · asked by mark o 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Australian involvement officially comes under Operation Catalyst and consists of approximately 1,400 military personnel in and around Iraq. The largest contribution is a battle group contingent of approximately 450 troops, initially deployed on February 22, 2005, for the purpose of replacing 1250 Dutch personnel. This contingent was previously the Al Muthanna Task Group but now is the Overwatch Battle Group. There is also a naval deployment in the Persian Gulf as part of Australian-led Task Force 158 including the rotation of Anzac class frigates 180 personnel and two AP-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft. The Royal Australian Air Force has also deployed two C-130 Hercules transport aircraft with around 100 associated personnel. No Australian troops have, as of January 2007!
so 1300 troops there now, and none killed!
2007-01-22 08:33:41 · answer #1 · answered by Indio 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are about 1400 troops over there...not all on the frontline. Some are dedicated to language and communication and rebuilding life for the civilians.
Specialist troops are there to help with peace keeping.
No australian soldiers have been killed in action. however you may remember the soldier killed recently 'kovco" that was an alleged accident.
We must be proud of the men and women over there keeping our freedom sacred.
2007-01-22 16:42:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Didn't think any auzzies were there the USA is the only ones stupid enough to get in the middle of a civil war and try to seperate two groups from fighting.
I say get out of the way and let them fight it out.
2007-01-22 16:31:39 · answer #3 · answered by Steven 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are around 1400 at the present time. There have been no direct KIA from insurgent action but there has been one non battle death from a shooting accident.
2007-01-22 17:26:03 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Here's what's REALLY going on with Iraq!...
http://www.strayreality.com/Lanis_Strayreality/iraq.htm
2007-01-24 11:34:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the number is unimportant
what is important is
Australia cares enough about the future of the world to send troops
2007-01-22 16:30:31 · answer #6 · answered by ken y 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I thought only we americans were there as the rest pulled out and we are the one spending meba bucks on that war.
2007-01-22 16:29:29 · answer #7 · answered by Gypsy Gal 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋