Lieutenant Ian Beeto n Private Javier Batlle
The guardian angels will be with you when you’re working outside at an Afghan base or in a meeting. “You’re constantly scanning the room,” Lance Corporal Schure said. “You have a plan if you have to get out of a building quickly. “You’re thinking about where your mentor is, how you would best grab him, and different scenarios. “Apart from windows, you’re also keeping an eye on apertures like gaps in the walls.” Major Sam Thackray, the Officer Commanding FPE-8, said the professional standard of his team was well known among the Coalition partners. Find, like, share on
“We’re often approached by other nations to get support from our team,” he said. “The reputation of the Australian Force Protection Element over here is exceptional. “It’s due to the quality of the training we receive in Australia and our outstanding junior leadership.” The Bushmasters also proved a hit with coalition soldiers who had the chance to ride in one. “They say they’re comfortable and the professionalism of the crews impresses them as well,” Major Thackray said.
Private Michael Fowler
Private Michael Fowler
The ADF’s commitment to Afghanistan is known as Operation Highroad and is fulfilled by personnel serving with the ADF’s Task Group Afghanistan. Around 270 ADF members from the Royal Australian Navy, the Australian Army, the Royal Australian Air Force and Defence civilians are deployed in Afghanistan under Operation Highroad. 17