Overwatch Battle Group (West)

Overwatch Battle Group (West)
Overwatch Battle Group (West) personnel in April 2007
Overwatch Battle Group (West) personnel in April 2007
Active2006–2008
CountryAustralia
BranchAustralian Army
TypeBattlegroup
SizeOver 500 personnel
HeadquartersTallil Air Base
EngagementsIraq 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 It was withdrawn in June 2008.