The Al Muthanna Task Group (AMTG) was a battlegroup that formed Australia's main ground force contribution to the Multinational force in Iraq. The AMTG was established in April 2005 and ceased to exist in July 2006 when the Australian force was relocated to Dhi Qar Governorate as Overwatch Battle Group (West).
The Al Muthanna Task Group had two tasks:
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Provide a secure environment for the Japanese Iraq Reconstruction and Support Group (JIRSG).
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Assist in the training of local Iraqi Army units so that they are able to take over the internal and external defence of their country. Members of the training teams were drawn from across the Australian Defence Force. Their ranks range from Private to Lieutenant Colonel.
The AMTG was made up of around 450 personnel and consists of:
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Task Group Headquarters
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a cavalry squadron
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an infantry company
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a training team (on 6-month deployments)
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supporting elements
Units
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AMTG-2
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HQ, 5th/7th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment
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A Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment
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C Company, 5th/7th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment
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Operational Support Company, 5th/7th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment
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