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Two ASLAVs in Iraq during the transition from the Al Muthanna Task Group to Overwatch Battle Group (West)

Overwatch Battle Group (West) was an Australian Army battlegroup which 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. Overwatch Battle Group (West)'s main role was to provide support to Iraqi Security Forces in a crisis if requested by the Iraqi Government and the Multi-National Force - Iraq. The Battle Group's training team also provided basic training to Iraqi Army personnel at the Basic Training Centre in Tallil. The Battle Group was withdrawn in June 2008.