New Kiwi Contingent For Soloman Islands
Media Advisory
20 November 2009
Another 43
mainly Territorial Force (TF) personnel will head to the
Solomon Islands on Sunday for a four month tour of duty.
The contingent, drawn largely from the 4th Otago
Southland and 2nd Canterbury Nelson Marlborough West Coast
Battalions, will be the eleventh rotation to support the
Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands (RAMSI).
Operations such as RAMSI offer Reserve members of the
Army the opportunity to take on the challenges that you
would experience full-time in the Army and the civilian
skills members bring are often invaluable when working with
the local population.
The contingent will be led by
Major Stuart Brown initially, before he hands over to Major
Ian Piercy early next year.
The Kiwis will carry out
patrols, liaise with locals, provide assistance to police
and help with external observation at Rove Prison.
The contingent will be farewelled by Commander Joint
Forces New Zealand Air Vice Marshal Peter Stockwell. Media
are invited to attend.
When: 8.30am, Sunday 22
November 2009
Where: Royal New Zealand Air Force
Harewood Terminal, Christchurch
What: Departure of 43
personnel for a four month tour of duty in the Solomon
Islands.
ENDS