Where Australian Troops Were Deployed (as of Sept 2021)

Note: Deployments change frequently. This reflects the Australian Defence Force posture as of September 2021.

1. Iraq — Operation Okra

ADF personnel joined the Global Coalition Against Daesh, providing air support, training Iraqi Security Forces, and strategic advisory. Focus: preventing ISIS resurgence.

2. Afghanistan — Operation Highroad (formerly Slipper)

Two decades of contribution to ISAF/Resolute Support ended with the 2021 withdrawal. Final Australian troops departed August 2021 after Kabul's fall.

3. South Sudan — Operation Aslan

ADF officers serve in UNMISS (UN Mission in South Sudan) as military observers, staff officers, and force protection. Mandate: civilian protection, peace process support, humanitarian access.

Other Notable Commitments (2021)

• Egypt (Sinai): Multinational Force & Observers (MFO) — treaty compliance monitoring
• Middle East: UNTSO (UN Truce Supervision Organization) — unarmed observers
• Cyber/Intel: Personnel embedded with Five Eyes partners

For current deployments: Check defence.gov.au → Operations. The ADF updates operational commitments regularly.