Overwatch Battle Group (West) | |
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Active | 2006–2008 |
Country | Australia |
Branch | Australian Army |
Type | Battlegroup |
Size | Over 500 personnel |
Headquarters | Tallil Air Base |
Engagements | Iraq War |
Overwatch Battle Group (West) was an Australian Army battlegroup that represented Australia's largest contribution to the Multinational force in Iraq. The Battle Group was established in July 2006 and was based at Tallil Airbase in Dhi Qar Governorate, consisting of units previously assigned to the third, and final, rotation of the Al Muthanna Task Group. It was withdrawn in June 2008.