GEMS East Timor

Australian forces have been stationed in East Timor almost continuously since they first arrived to quell the rioting, disorder and low-level fighting created by the Indonesian military's scorched earth campaign as it withdrew from its former possession in 1999. In addition to being in charge of all military and police operations in East Timor after Indonesia's 1999 withdrawal, Australia landed troops in the country to quell ethnic fighting that involved East Timorese police and soldiers. In early 2009, Australian Defense Minister Joel Fitzgibbon said his country was willing to keep troops stationed in East Timor for as long as Dili wants them.

Below are some pics supplied by Steve Peall (MTFITT) who was deployed to East Timor as part of 382ECSS.

The Tower at Komoro Steve and a Relly The Workshop being Refloored with thicker Concrete

The Workshop.. Its Tough for Craig Cornish fixing a Rover in Wartime Steve in his Office.

with Peally, Fitzy and Sealy on Guard

The Workshop Our Hobby Racetrack More track

Fitzy Sealy in the QRF More of Fitzy