Accession Number | P05408.558 |
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Collection type | Photograph |
Object type | Digital file |
Maker |
Westhead, Greg |
Place made | Iraq: Al Muthanna, Al Rywawsha |
Date made | 6 October 2005 |
Conflict |
Iraq, 2003-2013 |
Copyright |
Item copyright: Commonwealth of Australia copyright |
Captain Tony Smith, a member of the Civil Military Co-operation (CIMIC) Team standing on the ...
Captain Tony Smith, a member of the Civil Military Co-operation (CIMIC) Team standing on the shoulders of an unidentified British CIMIC Team member to check an electrical transformer in Al Rywawsha. 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.