DEFENCE MEDIA ALERT
Issued by Coordination and Public Affairs, Department of Defence, Canberra, ACT
Phone: 02 6265 3343, Fax: 02 62656946
CPA 108/08
Monday, 28 April 2008
INCIDENT IN AFGHANISTAN
WHAT:
The Chief of Defence Force, Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston, will
hold a media conference to provide comment on an overnight incident
in Afghanistan.
WHEN:
7.30am on Monday, 28 April 2008. Media wishing to attend should
arrive no later than 7.15am.
WHERE:
Russell Offices Building 1, Theatrette, Canberra.
BACKGROUND:
The ADF can confirm Australian Special Forces soldiers in Oruzgan Province have
been involved in an incident in the early hours of this morning (AEST).
The Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) consists of up to 300 personnel that
operate in support of International Security Assistance Force security operations and
provides security for the Reconstruction Task Force in Oruzgan Province. The SOTG
consists of Commandos, members of the Special Air Service Regiment and enabling
and support personnel.
Media contact:
Defence Media Liaison: (02) 6265 3343 or 0408 498 664
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