Operation Okra
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| Operation Okra | |
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| Part of The War against ISIL, the 2014 Intervention in Iraq, and the War on Terror | |
| Location | |
| Planned by |  Tony Abbott(Prime Minister of Australia) The Hon. David Johnston(Minister for Defence)  ADM David Johnston(Chief of Joint Operations) Craig Orme(Operation Commander) |
| Objective | Australia's contribution to the War against ISIL |
| Date | 31 August 2014 - present |
| Executed by | Australian Army Royal Australian Air Force |
| Outcome | Ongoing |
| Casualties |  Islamic State Causalties
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Operation Okra is the Australian Defence Force (ADF) contribution to the War against ISIL. The operation commenced on 31 August 2014.[1] Its stated aim is to combat ISIL threats in the region.[citation needed]
Air force contribution
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Aircraft
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) have deployed a number of aircraft, with both offensive and support capabilities.[citation needed]
Offensive aircraft:
- F/A-18F Super Hornet are part of No. 1 Squadron RAAF
Support:
- E-7A Wedgetail are part of No. 2 Squadron RAAF
- KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transport are part of No. 33 Squadron RAAF
Airstrikes
| 8 October 2014 | First Australian airstrike - A F/A-18 Super Hornet dropped two bombs which destroyed an ISIL Facility as well as killing multiple ISIL fighters[2] |
Army contribution
The Australian Army have deployed 200 ground troops into the United Arab Emirates.[citation needed]
See also
References
- ^ "RAAF mission against ISIS: Pilots did not drop bombs because of collateral damage risk". News.com.au. Retrieved 8 October 2014.
- ^ "First Australian air strike in Iraq bombs Isis target, says ADF". The Guardian. Retrieved 13 October 2014.
External links
- Operation Okra, www.defence.gov.au - Sub-pages include:
- Media releases;
- Imagery; and
- Videos