Description

Description: Al Muthanna Task Group –  Deployment Patch

Condition: Very Good

Comments: Al Muthanna Task Group – Deployment Patch with velcro backing. Unofficial brown Iraq made patch worn in Iraq during AMTG1. No vlecro on back.

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 AMTG was made up of around 450 personnel and consisted of:

    * Task Group Headquarters
* a cavalry squadron
* an infantry company
* a training team (on 6-month deployments)
* supporting elements

     AMTG-1 Units:

          o HQ, 2nd Cavalry Regiment
o C Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment
o B Company, 5th/7th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment
o Support Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment