Accession Number | P05408.598 |
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Collection type | Photograph |
Object type | Digital file |
Maker |
Unknown |
Place made | Iraq: Al Muthanna, Al Draji |
Date made | 18 October 2005 |
Conflict |
Iraq, 2003-2013 |
Copyright |
Item copyright: Commonwealth of Australia copyright |
Warrant Officer Class 1 Greg Westhead taking photographs inside the partially constructed ...
Warrant Officer Class 1 Greg Westhead taking photographs inside the partially constructed veterinary centre being built as part of a Civil Military Co-operation Team (CIMIC) project. Behind him, Major Todkill is talking to local building contractors via an interpreter. 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.