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Photo by Captain Alan Green.
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Private Damien Kent helps provide security for project engineers of the Reconstruction Task Force, based in Afghanistan, during an inspection tour of works..
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Engineers inspect local works at Tarin Kowt *** Local Caption *** In entering Tarin Kowt, Afghanistan, on this particular winter morning, the Australians are making a statement. It's snowing heavily but that won't stop the soldiers of the Reconstruction Task Force (RTF) doing their job. Project engineers are here to inspect progress of works undertaken by contractors and locally employed workers. .
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By conducting regular site inspections, the Australian Army engineers, are also able to ensure that the construction is completed to the required standard. In addition to this, by employing local contractors and local labour, money spent is put back into the local community, helping to stimulate the economy. .
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The Reconstruction Task Force (RTF), consists of a combined arms team, located in Oruzgan Province in Southern Afghanistan as part of Operation Slipper. The RTF is in partnership with the Netherlands Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) and forms part of the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force. .
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The RTF has a clearly defined role to work on reconstruction, improvement of provincial infrastructure and community based projects. The RTF also provides trade training to the local population. This type of assistance is designed to benefit the people of Oruzgan Province well into the future and form building blocks of a stable and prosperous community. .
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The RTF contains around 400 ADF personnel from predominately Queensland-based units. It includes elements to provide command, security, engineering, and administrative support and is equipped with Bushmaster Infantry Mobility Vehicles (IMV), Australian Light Armoured Vehicles (ASLAVs) and armoured engineer plant equipment. Australia's contribution to ISAF is an important component of the Australian G
20080202adf8252964_042.JPG
Photo by Captain Alan Green.
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Private Damien Kent helps provide security for project engineers of the Reconstruction Task Force, based in Afghanistan, during an inspection tour of works..
.
TITLE:.
Engineers inspect local works at Tarin Kowt *** Local Caption *** In entering Tarin Kowt, Afghanistan, on this particular winter morning, the Australians are making a statement. It's snowing heavily but that won't stop the soldiers of the Reconstruction Task Force (RTF) doing their job. Project engineers are here to inspect progress of works undertaken by contractors and locally employed workers. .
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By conducting regular site inspections, the Australian Army engineers, are also able to ensure that the construction is completed to the required standard. In addition to this, by employing local contractors and local labour, money spent is put back into the local community, helping to stimulate the economy. .
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The Reconstruction Task Force (RTF), consists of a combined arms team, located in Oruzgan Province in Southern Afghanistan as part of Operation Slipper. The RTF is in partnership with the Netherlands Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) and forms part of the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force. .
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The RTF has a clearly defined role to work on reconstruction, improvement of provincial infrastructure and community based projects. The RTF also provides trade training to the local population. This type of assistance is designed to benefit the people of Oruzgan Province well into the future and form building blocks of a stable and prosperous community. .
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The RTF contains around 400 ADF personnel from predominately Queensland-based units. It includes elements to provide command, security, engineering, and administrative support and is equipped with Bushmaster Infantry Mobility Vehicles (IMV), Australian Light Armoured Vehicles (ASLAVs) and armoured engineer plant equipment. Australia's contribution to ISAF is an important component of the Australian G