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CAPT Leon Botham and SGT Kieran Dan in a MRH-90 Taipan at Townsville RAAF Base. Picture: Shae Beplate.
1/19CAPT Leon Botham and SGT Kieran Dan in a MRH-90 Taipan at Townsville RAAF Base. Picture: Shae Beplate.
An Australian Army Chinook supports Victorian CFS with evacuations of people and animals from the Omeo and Mt Hotham areas of Victoria, who are under threat from the Bruthen bushfire. *** Local Caption *** The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has commenced Operation Bushfire Assist 19-20 and has stood up Joint Task Forces in New South Wales and Victoria to enhance Defence support following devastating bushfires in the South East of Australia. ADF member are working side by side with emergency services personnel in the State Disaster Coordination Centre (SDCC) of the NSW Rural Fire Service Headquarters and alongside the Victorian Country Fire Service and Metropolitan Fire Brigades to provide best effect of ADF assets. HMAS Choules, MV Sycamore and Royal Australian Navy MRH-90 helicopters have conducted evacuations of people and animals from the fire-affected Victorian coastal town of Mallacoota. The Canberra Class Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) HMAS Adelaide has also sailed from Sydney this afternoon to join the bushfire relief efforts and support the evacuation of people from fire-affected communities. The ADF is also providing transport and other assistance such as aviation ground support, logistics, engineering and accommodation support to the firefighting effort.
2/19An Australian Army Chinook supports Victorian CFS with evacuations of people and animals from the Omeo and Mt Hotham areas of Victoria, who are under threat from the Bruthen bushfire. *** Local Caption *** The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has commenced Operation Bushfire Assist 19-20 and has stood up Joint Task Forces in New South Wales and Victoria to enhance Defence support following devastating bushfires in the South East of Australia. ADF member are working side by side with emergency services personnel in the State Disaster Coordination Centre (SDCC) of the NSW Rural Fire Service Headquarters and alongside the Victorian Country Fire Service and Metropolitan Fire Brigades to provide best effect of ADF assets. HMAS Choules, MV Sycamore and Royal Australian Navy MRH-90 helicopters have conducted evacuations of people and animals from the fire-affected Victorian coastal town of Mallacoota. The Canberra Class Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) HMAS Adelaide has also sailed from Sydney this afternoon to join the bushfire relief efforts and support the evacuation of people from fire-affected communities. The ADF is also providing transport and other assistance such as aviation ground support, logistics, engineering and accommodation support to the firefighting effort.
An Australian Army 5th Aviation Regiment loadmaster observes the area near Mount Ginini close to the New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory border.
3/19An Australian Army 5th Aviation Regiment loadmaster observes the area near Mount Ginini close to the New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory border.
CAPT Leon Botham and SGT Kieran Dan in front of a MRH-90 Taipan at Townsville RAAF Base. Picture: Shae Beplate.
4/19CAPT Leon Botham and SGT Kieran Dan in front of a MRH-90 Taipan at Townsville RAAF Base. Picture: Shae Beplate.
An Australian Army 5th Aviation Regiment loadmaster observes the area near Mount Ginini close to the New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory border..
5/19An Australian Army 5th Aviation Regiment loadmaster observes the area near Mount Ginini close to the New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory border..
Australian Army 6th Aviation Regiment MRH90 providing support to RFS at Polo Flat, Cooma. *** Local Caption *** The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has commenced Operation Bushfire Assist 19-20 and has stood up Joint Task Forces in New South Wales and Victoria to enhance Defence support following devastating bushfires in the South East of Australia. ADF member are working side by side with emergency services personnel in the State Disaster Coordination Centre (SDCC) of the NSW Rural Fire Service Headquarters and alongside the Victorian Country Fire Service and Metropolitan Fire Brigades to provide best effect of ADF assets. HMAS Choules, MV Sycamore and Royal Australian Navy MRH-90 helicopters have conducted evacuations of people and animals from the fire-affected Victorian coastal town of Mallacoota. The Canberra Class Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) HMAS Adelaide has also sailed from Sydney this afternoon to join the bushfire relief efforts and support the evacuation of people from fire-affected communities. The ADF is also providing transport and other assistance such as aviation ground support, logistics, engineering and accommodation support to the firefighting effort.
6/19Australian Army 6th Aviation Regiment MRH90 providing support to RFS at Polo Flat, Cooma. *** Local Caption *** The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has commenced Operation Bushfire Assist 19-20 and has stood up Joint Task Forces in New South Wales and Victoria to enhance Defence support following devastating bushfires in the South East of Australia. ADF member are working side by side with emergency services personnel in the State Disaster Coordination Centre (SDCC) of the NSW Rural Fire Service Headquarters and alongside the Victorian Country Fire Service and Metropolitan Fire Brigades to provide best effect of ADF assets. HMAS Choules, MV Sycamore and Royal Australian Navy MRH-90 helicopters have conducted evacuations of people and animals from the fire-affected Victorian coastal town of Mallacoota. The Canberra Class Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) HMAS Adelaide has also sailed from Sydney this afternoon to join the bushfire relief efforts and support the evacuation of people from fire-affected communities. The ADF is also providing transport and other assistance such as aviation ground support, logistics, engineering and accommodation support to the firefighting effort.
7th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment Reconnaissance and Snipers Platoon conducted Night Aerial Reconnaissance for fire mapping in support of the ACT Emergency Services Agency’s (ESA) efforts against the Orroral Valley Fire in Namadgi National Park, ACT during February. *** Local Caption *** The ADF will continue to provide transport and other assistance such as aviation, ground support, logistics, engineering and accommodation support to the firefighting effort. Operation Bushfire Assist 19-20 is the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) support to the national Bushfire emergency. The ADF established three Joint Task Forces under Operation Bushfire Assist to facilitate ADF support to emergency services in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. The ADF is working alongside government agencies to coordinate and ensure Defence assets are deployed to communities where they are needed. The ADF is providing air and ground transport, route clearance, logistics, engineering, aviation support and accommodation support to the firefighting and recovery effort. International partners have also contributed to the response effort with personnel from Papua New Guinea, Fiji, New Zealand, Singapore and Japan operating alongside their Australia counterparts to assist during this emergency. About 6500 ADF personnel are deployed on Operation Bushfire Assist with approximately 3000 personnel being ADF Reserves.
7/197th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment Reconnaissance and Snipers Platoon conducted Night Aerial Reconnaissance for fire mapping in support of the ACT Emergency Services Agency’s (ESA) efforts against the Orroral Valley Fire in Namadgi National Park, ACT during February. *** Local Caption *** The ADF will continue to provide transport and other assistance such as aviation, ground support, logistics, engineering and accommodation support to the firefighting effort. Operation Bushfire Assist 19-20 is the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) support to the national Bushfire emergency. The ADF established three Joint Task Forces under Operation Bushfire Assist to facilitate ADF support to emergency services in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. The ADF is working alongside government agencies to coordinate and ensure Defence assets are deployed to communities where they are needed. The ADF is providing air and ground transport, route clearance, logistics, engineering, aviation support and accommodation support to the firefighting and recovery effort. International partners have also contributed to the response effort with personnel from Papua New Guinea, Fiji, New Zealand, Singapore and Japan operating alongside their Australia counterparts to assist during this emergency. About 6500 ADF personnel are deployed on Operation Bushfire Assist with approximately 3000 personnel being ADF Reserves.
A Australian Army Chinook in support of Operation Bushfire Assist in Victoria. *** Local Caption *** The ADF will continue to provide transport and other assistance such as aviation, ground support, logistics, engineering and accommodation support to the firefighting effort. Operation Bushfire Assist 19-20 is the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) support to the national Bushfire emergency. The ADF established three Joint Task Forces under Operation Bushfire Assist to facilitate ADF support to emergency services in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. The ADF is working alongside government agencies to coordinate and ensure Defence assets are deployed to communities where they are needed. The ADF is providing air and ground transport, route clearance, logistics, engineering, aviation support and accommodation support to the firefighting and recovery effort. International partners have also contributed to the response effort with personnel from Papua New Guinea, Fiji, New Zealand, Singapore and Japan operating alongside their Australia counterparts to assist during this emergency. About 6500 ADF personnel are deployed on Operation Bushfire Assist with approximately 3000 personnel being ADF Reserves.
8/19A Australian Army Chinook in support of Operation Bushfire Assist in Victoria. *** Local Caption *** The ADF will continue to provide transport and other assistance such as aviation, ground support, logistics, engineering and accommodation support to the firefighting effort. Operation Bushfire Assist 19-20 is the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) support to the national Bushfire emergency. The ADF established three Joint Task Forces under Operation Bushfire Assist to facilitate ADF support to emergency services in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. The ADF is working alongside government agencies to coordinate and ensure Defence assets are deployed to communities where they are needed. The ADF is providing air and ground transport, route clearance, logistics, engineering, aviation support and accommodation support to the firefighting and recovery effort. International partners have also contributed to the response effort with personnel from Papua New Guinea, Fiji, New Zealand, Singapore and Japan operating alongside their Australia counterparts to assist during this emergency. About 6500 ADF personnel are deployed on Operation Bushfire Assist with approximately 3000 personnel being ADF Reserves.
A Australian Army Chinook in support of Operation Bushfire Assist in Victoria. *** Local Caption *** The ADF will continue to provide transport and other assistance such as aviation, ground support, logistics, engineering and accommodation support to the firefighting effort. Operation Bushfire Assist 19-20 is the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) support to the national Bushfire emergency. The ADF established three Joint Task Forces under Operation Bushfire Assist to facilitate ADF support to emergency services in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. The ADF is working alongside government agencies to coordinate and ensure Defence assets are deployed to communities where they are needed. The ADF is providing air and ground transport, route clearance, logistics, engineering, aviation support and accommodation support to the firefighting and recovery effort. International partners have also contributed to the response effort with personnel from Papua New Guinea, Fiji, New Zealand, Singapore and Japan operating alongside their Australia counterparts to assist during this emergency. About 6500 ADF personnel are deployed on Operation Bushfire Assist with approximately 3000 personnel being ADF Reserves.
9/19A Australian Army Chinook in support of Operation Bushfire Assist in Victoria. *** Local Caption *** The ADF will continue to provide transport and other assistance such as aviation, ground support, logistics, engineering and accommodation support to the firefighting effort. Operation Bushfire Assist 19-20 is the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) support to the national Bushfire emergency. The ADF established three Joint Task Forces under Operation Bushfire Assist to facilitate ADF support to emergency services in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. The ADF is working alongside government agencies to coordinate and ensure Defence assets are deployed to communities where they are needed. The ADF is providing air and ground transport, route clearance, logistics, engineering, aviation support and accommodation support to the firefighting and recovery effort. International partners have also contributed to the response effort with personnel from Papua New Guinea, Fiji, New Zealand, Singapore and Japan operating alongside their Australia counterparts to assist during this emergency. About 6500 ADF personnel are deployed on Operation Bushfire Assist with approximately 3000 personnel being ADF Reserves.
7th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment Reconnaissance and Snipers Platoon prepare to conduct Night Aerial Reconnaissance for fire mapping in support of the ACT Emergency Services Agency’s (ESA) efforts against the Orroral Valley Fire in Namadgi National Park, ACT during February. *** Local Caption *** The ADF will continue to provide transport and other assistance such as aviation, ground support, logistics, engineering and accommodation support to the firefighting effort. Operation Bushfire Assist 19-20 is the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) support to the national Bushfire emergency. The ADF established three Joint Task Forces under Operation Bushfire Assist to facilitate ADF support to emergency services in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. The ADF is working alongside government agencies to coordinate and ensure Defence assets are deployed to communities where they are needed. The ADF is providing air and ground transport, route clearance, logistics, engineering, aviation support and accommodation support to the firefighting and recovery effort. International partners have also contributed to the response effort with personnel from Papua New Guinea, Fiji, New Zealand, Singapore and Japan operating alongside their Australia counterparts to assist during this emergency. About 6500 ADF personnel are deployed on Operation Bushfire Assist with approximately 3000 personnel being ADF Reserves.
10/197th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment Reconnaissance and Snipers Platoon prepare to conduct Night Aerial Reconnaissance for fire mapping in support of the ACT Emergency Services Agency’s (ESA) efforts against the Orroral Valley Fire in Namadgi National Park, ACT during February. *** Local Caption *** The ADF will continue to provide transport and other assistance such as aviation, ground support, logistics, engineering and accommodation support to the firefighting effort. Operation Bushfire Assist 19-20 is the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) support to the national Bushfire emergency. The ADF established three Joint Task Forces under Operation Bushfire Assist to facilitate ADF support to emergency services in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. The ADF is working alongside government agencies to coordinate and ensure Defence assets are deployed to communities where they are needed. The ADF is providing air and ground transport, route clearance, logistics, engineering, aviation support and accommodation support to the firefighting and recovery effort. International partners have also contributed to the response effort with personnel from Papua New Guinea, Fiji, New Zealand, Singapore and Japan operating alongside their Australia counterparts to assist during this emergency. About 6500 ADF personnel are deployed on Operation Bushfire Assist with approximately 3000 personnel being ADF Reserves.
Australian Army soldiers from 5th Aviation Regiment load equipment onto a CH-47 Chinook helicopter during Operation Bushfire Assist. *** Local Caption *** The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is continuing support to State and Territory agencies and local communities under Operation Bushfire Assist 19-20. Three Joint Task Forces have been established to facilitate ADF support to emergency services in Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia. The ADF is working alongside government and civilian agencies at all levels in support to the firefighting, relief and recovery effort by providing humanitarian, transport and other assistance such as aviation, route clearance, logistics, veterinary assistance, health services, engineering support and accommodation.
11/19Australian Army soldiers from 5th Aviation Regiment load equipment onto a CH-47 Chinook helicopter during Operation Bushfire Assist. *** Local Caption *** The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is continuing support to State and Territory agencies and local communities under Operation Bushfire Assist 19-20. Three Joint Task Forces have been established to facilitate ADF support to emergency services in Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia. The ADF is working alongside government and civilian agencies at all levels in support to the firefighting, relief and recovery effort by providing humanitarian, transport and other assistance such as aviation, route clearance, logistics, veterinary assistance, health services, engineering support and accommodation.
The view for the rear of an Australian Army CH-47 Chinook as it comes in to land at the Mallacoota airport, Victoria. *** Local Caption *** Operation BUSHFIRE ASSIST 19-20 is the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) support to the national bushfire emergency. Around 5,400 ADF personnel are currently supporting Operation BUSHFIRE ASSIST, including approximately 1,400 Reservists The ADF is providing air and ground transport, route clearance, logistics, engineering, aviation support and accommodation support to the firefighting and recovery effort. The ADF established three Joint Task Forces under BUSHFIRE ASSIST 19-20 to facilitate ADF support to emergency services in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. The ADF is working alongside government agencies to coordinate the support, and ensure Defence assets are deployed to communities where they are needed. International partners have also contributed to the response effort with personnel from Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Indonesia, New Zealand, Singapore and Japan operating alongside their Australian counterparts to assist during this emergency.
12/19The view for the rear of an Australian Army CH-47 Chinook as it comes in to land at the Mallacoota airport, Victoria. *** Local Caption *** Operation BUSHFIRE ASSIST 19-20 is the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) support to the national bushfire emergency. Around 5,400 ADF personnel are currently supporting Operation BUSHFIRE ASSIST, including approximately 1,400 Reservists The ADF is providing air and ground transport, route clearance, logistics, engineering, aviation support and accommodation support to the firefighting and recovery effort. The ADF established three Joint Task Forces under BUSHFIRE ASSIST 19-20 to facilitate ADF support to emergency services in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. The ADF is working alongside government agencies to coordinate the support, and ensure Defence assets are deployed to communities where they are needed. International partners have also contributed to the response effort with personnel from Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Indonesia, New Zealand, Singapore and Japan operating alongside their Australian counterparts to assist during this emergency.
Australian Army officer Lieutenant James Fahey (left) and Corporal Corporal John Ralph inspect the rotor head of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter during Operation Bushfire Assist. *** Local Caption *** The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is continuing support to State and Territory agencies and local communities under Operation Bushfire Assist 19-20. Three Joint Task Forces have been established to facilitate ADF support to emergency services in Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia. The ADF is working alongside government and civilian agencies at all levels in support to the firefighting, relief and recovery effort by providing humanitarian, transport and other assistance such as aviation, route clearance, logistics, veterinary assistance, health services, engineering support and accommodation.
13/19Australian Army officer Lieutenant James Fahey (left) and Corporal Corporal John Ralph inspect the rotor head of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter during Operation Bushfire Assist. *** Local Caption *** The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is continuing support to State and Territory agencies and local communities under Operation Bushfire Assist 19-20. Three Joint Task Forces have been established to facilitate ADF support to emergency services in Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia. The ADF is working alongside government and civilian agencies at all levels in support to the firefighting, relief and recovery effort by providing humanitarian, transport and other assistance such as aviation, route clearance, logistics, veterinary assistance, health services, engineering support and accommodation.
looking at the bushfires in Eden while onboard an MRH-90 helicopter during a visit to HMAS Adelaide for an update on defence’s assistance to the bushfire fighting and recovery efforts as part of Operation Bushfire Assist. *** Local Caption *** The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has commenced Operation Bushfire Assist 19-20 and has stood up Joint Task Forces in New South Wales and Victoria to enhance Defence support following devastating bushfires in the South East of Australia. ADF member are working side by side with emergency services personnel in the State Disaster Coordination Centre (SDCC) of the NSW Rural Fire Service Headquarters and alongside the Victorian Country Fire Service and Metropolitan Fire Brigades to provide best effect of ADF assets. HMAS Choules, MV Sycamore and Royal Australian Navy MRH-90 helicopters have conducted evacuations of people and animals from the fire-affected Victorian coastal town of Mallacoota. The Canberra Class Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) HMAS Adelaide has also sailed from Sydney this afternoon to join the bushfire relief efforts and support the evacuation of people from fire-affected communities. The ADF is also providing transport and other assistance such as aviation ground support, logistics, engineering and accommodation support to the firefighting effort.
14/19looking at the bushfires in Eden while onboard an MRH-90 helicopter during a visit to HMAS Adelaide for an update on defence’s assistance to the bushfire fighting and recovery efforts as part of Operation Bushfire Assist. *** Local Caption *** The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has commenced Operation Bushfire Assist 19-20 and has stood up Joint Task Forces in New South Wales and Victoria to enhance Defence support following devastating bushfires in the South East of Australia. ADF member are working side by side with emergency services personnel in the State Disaster Coordination Centre (SDCC) of the NSW Rural Fire Service Headquarters and alongside the Victorian Country Fire Service and Metropolitan Fire Brigades to provide best effect of ADF assets. HMAS Choules, MV Sycamore and Royal Australian Navy MRH-90 helicopters have conducted evacuations of people and animals from the fire-affected Victorian coastal town of Mallacoota. The Canberra Class Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) HMAS Adelaide has also sailed from Sydney this afternoon to join the bushfire relief efforts and support the evacuation of people from fire-affected communities. The ADF is also providing transport and other assistance such as aviation ground support, logistics, engineering and accommodation support to the firefighting effort.
Australian Army CH-47 Chinooks from the 5th Aviation Regiment,return from delivering hay bales to remote bushfire effected farms on Kangaroo Island during OP Bushfire Assist. *** Local Caption *** CH-47 Chinook helicopters from the Australian Army's 5th Aviation Regiment have been helping to quickly pick up and drop off hay to feed livestock at hard to reach properties on Kangaroo Island as part of Operation Bushfire Assist 2019-2020.
15/19Australian Army CH-47 Chinooks from the 5th Aviation Regiment,return from delivering hay bales to remote bushfire effected farms on Kangaroo Island during OP Bushfire Assist. *** Local Caption *** CH-47 Chinook helicopters from the Australian Army's 5th Aviation Regiment have been helping to quickly pick up and drop off hay to feed livestock at hard to reach properties on Kangaroo Island as part of Operation Bushfire Assist 2019-2020.
Australian Army CH-47 Chinooks from the 5th Aviation Regiment, load hay bales to deliverto remote bushfire effected farms on Kangaroo Island during OP Bushfire Assist. *** Local Caption *** CH-47 Chinook helicopters from the Australian Army's 5th Aviation Regiment have been helping to quickly pick up and drop off hay to feed livestock at hard to reach properties on Kangaroo Island as part of Operation Bushfire Assist 2019-2020.
16/19Australian Army CH-47 Chinooks from the 5th Aviation Regiment, load hay bales to deliverto remote bushfire effected farms on Kangaroo Island during OP Bushfire Assist. *** Local Caption *** CH-47 Chinook helicopters from the Australian Army's 5th Aviation Regiment have been helping to quickly pick up and drop off hay to feed livestock at hard to reach properties on Kangaroo Island as part of Operation Bushfire Assist 2019-2020.
looking at the bushfires in Batemans Bay area awhile onboard an MRH-90 helicopter during a visit to HMAS Adelaide for an update on defence’s assistance to the bushfire fighting and recovery efforts as part of Operation Bushfire Assist. *** Local Caption *** The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has commenced Operation Bushfire Assist 19-20 and has stood up Joint Task Forces in New South Wales and Victoria to enhance Defence support following devastating bushfires in the South East of Australia. ADF member are working side by side with emergency services personnel in the State Disaster Coordination Centre (SDCC) of the NSW Rural Fire Service Headquarters and alongside the Victorian Country Fire Service and Metropolitan Fire Brigades to provide best effect of ADF assets. HMAS Choules, MV Sycamore and Royal Australian Navy MRH-90 helicopters have conducted evacuations of people and animals from the fire-affected Victorian coastal town of Mallacoota. The Canberra Class Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) HMAS Adelaide has also sailed from Sydney this afternoon to join the bushfire relief efforts and support the evacuation of people from fire-affected communities. The ADF is also providing transport and other assistance such as aviation ground support, logistics, engineering and accommodation support to the firefighting effort.
17/19looking at the bushfires in Batemans Bay area awhile onboard an MRH-90 helicopter during a visit to HMAS Adelaide for an update on defence’s assistance to the bushfire fighting and recovery efforts as part of Operation Bushfire Assist. *** Local Caption *** The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has commenced Operation Bushfire Assist 19-20 and has stood up Joint Task Forces in New South Wales and Victoria to enhance Defence support following devastating bushfires in the South East of Australia. ADF member are working side by side with emergency services personnel in the State Disaster Coordination Centre (SDCC) of the NSW Rural Fire Service Headquarters and alongside the Victorian Country Fire Service and Metropolitan Fire Brigades to provide best effect of ADF assets. HMAS Choules, MV Sycamore and Royal Australian Navy MRH-90 helicopters have conducted evacuations of people and animals from the fire-affected Victorian coastal town of Mallacoota. The Canberra Class Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) HMAS Adelaide has also sailed from Sydney this afternoon to join the bushfire relief efforts and support the evacuation of people from fire-affected communities. The ADF is also providing transport and other assistance such as aviation ground support, logistics, engineering and accommodation support to the firefighting effort.
7th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment Reconnaissance and Snipers Platoon conducted Night Aerial Reconnaissance for fire mapping in support of the ACT Emergency Services Agency’s (ESA) efforts against the Orroral Valley Fire in Namadgi National Park, ACT during February. *** Local Caption *** The ADF will continue to provide transport and other assistance such as aviation, ground support, logistics, engineering and accommodation support to the firefighting effort. Operation Bushfire Assist 19-20 is the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) support to the national Bushfire emergency. The ADF established three Joint Task Forces under Operation Bushfire Assist to facilitate ADF support to emergency services in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. The ADF is working alongside government agencies to coordinate and ensure Defence assets are deployed to communities where they are needed. The ADF is providing air and ground transport, route clearance, logistics, engineering, aviation support and accommodation support to the firefighting and recovery effort. International partners have also contributed to the response effort with personnel from Papua New Guinea, Fiji, New Zealand, Singapore and Japan operating alongside their Australia counterparts to assist during this emergency. About 6500 ADF personnel are deployed on Operation Bushfire Assist with approximately 3000 personnel being ADF Reserves.
18/197th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment Reconnaissance and Snipers Platoon conducted Night Aerial Reconnaissance for fire mapping in support of the ACT Emergency Services Agency’s (ESA) efforts against the Orroral Valley Fire in Namadgi National Park, ACT during February. *** Local Caption *** The ADF will continue to provide transport and other assistance such as aviation, ground support, logistics, engineering and accommodation support to the firefighting effort. Operation Bushfire Assist 19-20 is the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) support to the national Bushfire emergency. The ADF established three Joint Task Forces under Operation Bushfire Assist to facilitate ADF support to emergency services in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. The ADF is working alongside government agencies to coordinate and ensure Defence assets are deployed to communities where they are needed. The ADF is providing air and ground transport, route clearance, logistics, engineering, aviation support and accommodation support to the firefighting and recovery effort. International partners have also contributed to the response effort with personnel from Papua New Guinea, Fiji, New Zealand, Singapore and Japan operating alongside their Australia counterparts to assist during this emergency. About 6500 ADF personnel are deployed on Operation Bushfire Assist with approximately 3000 personnel being ADF Reserves.
7th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment Reconnaissance and Snipers Platoon conducted Night Aerial Reconnaissance for fire mapping in support of the ACT Emergency Services Agency’s (ESA) efforts against the Orroral Valley Fire in Namadgi National Park, ACT during February. *** Local Caption *** The ADF will continue to provide transport and other assistance such as aviation, ground support, logistics, engineering and accommodation support to the firefighting effort. Operation Bushfire Assist 19-20 is the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) support to the national Bushfire emergency. The ADF established three Joint Task Forces under Operation Bushfire Assist to facilitate ADF support to emergency services in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. The ADF is working alongside government agencies to coordinate and ensure Defence assets are deployed to communities where they are needed. The ADF is providing air and ground transport, route clearance, logistics, engineering, aviation support and accommodation support to the firefighting and recovery effort. International partners have also contributed to the response effort with personnel from Papua New Guinea, Fiji, New Zealand, Singapore and Japan operating alongside their Australia counterparts to assist during this emergency. About 6500 ADF personnel are deployed on Operation Bushfire Assist with approximately 3000 personnel being ADF Reserves.
19/197th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment Reconnaissance and Snipers Platoon conducted Night Aerial Reconnaissance for fire mapping in support of the ACT Emergency Services Agency’s (ESA) efforts against the Orroral Valley Fire in Namadgi National Park, ACT during February. *** Local Caption *** The ADF will continue to provide transport and other assistance such as aviation, ground support, logistics, engineering and accommodation support to the firefighting effort. Operation Bushfire Assist 19-20 is the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) support to the national Bushfire emergency. The ADF established three Joint Task Forces under Operation Bushfire Assist to facilitate ADF support to emergency services in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. The ADF is working alongside government agencies to coordinate and ensure Defence assets are deployed to communities where they are needed. The ADF is providing air and ground transport, route clearance, logistics, engineering, aviation support and accommodation support to the firefighting and recovery effort. International partners have also contributed to the response effort with personnel from Papua New Guinea, Fiji, New Zealand, Singapore and Japan operating alongside their Australia counterparts to assist during this emergency. About 6500 ADF personnel are deployed on Operation Bushfire Assist with approximately 3000 personnel being ADF Reserves.
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