New Zealand Defence Force
Te Ope Kaatua O Aotearoa
Media Advisory
Sunday 28 May 2006
NZDF In Timor - Media Advisory
The New Zealand Defence Force currently has over 170 personnel deployed in support of recent operations in Timor-Leste.
The first New Zealand ground forces arrived in Timor-Leste on Saturday 27 May. The 39 soldiers, an Infantry Rifle
platoon, are currently on task securing the New Zealand Embassy.
A further 124 soldiers remain pre-positioned in Townsville, awaiting confirmation of their role prior to deploying to
Timor-Leste in the upcoming days.
The majority of soldiers involved are from 2/1 Battalion, Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment, based at Burnham.
ENDS
http://www.nzdf.mil.nz/operations/deployments/east-timor/default.htm