Eric Abetz (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Minister for Employment) Share this | Hansard source

The Australian contribution is anticipated to include around 300 ADF personnel centred on a training team. The force would also comprise a substantial force protection element, along with command and support elements. The personnel to be prepared for this mission will be drawn largely from conventional army units within Australia. The proposed Australian BPC force will train Iraqi army forces to improve their ability to conduct effective, independent offensive action against Daesh. This will include increasing the ability of Iraqi forces to coordinate operations, coordinate movement with fire support, provide logistics support and use intelligence effectively. The Australian force would work closely with personnel from the New Zealand Defence Force, who will be involved with the international mission, which also includes forces from the US, Spain, Italy, Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands. (Time expired)