Australia have announced that in response to a request from President Bush they will be sending 2000 troops to join the war effort. How many countries do have to take part before its accepted as a multinational effort? 
Kentonio
Kentonio
Australia to contribute troops.
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cgannon64
BOB DYLAN'S ROCKIN OUT!
I think the major ones. Outside of the Brits there hasn't been much major support for this war (no offense to you Aussies and the other small countries who support it).
I think it will be a multinational effort when there is UN support like in '91.
I think it will be a multinational effort when there is UN support like in '91.
It's the fact that troops are being sent out that matters, not what they are going to do.Well, now, that's US, UK, Spain, and Austrailia. Looks multinational to me.
I'm sure there will be plenty of other nations, giving support, but waiting until the outcome is determined before saying 'Look at us, we're helping.' Not to slam Spain or AU. . . their help is appreciated, at least by this American.
I'm sure there will be plenty of other nations, giving support, but waiting until the outcome is determined before saying 'Look at us, we're helping.' Not to slam Spain or AU. . . their help is appreciated, at least by this American.
china444
Ain't no thang
No need to flame him guys.
He was just asking a question.
He was just asking a question.
Bose
Antipodean
They will mostly be on ships stationed in the gulf, as they have been for months. They will be used mainly to patrol and offercommunications support.
There will however, also be ground troops, with more on the ready in Western Australia waiting for the call-up. The troops there already are elite SAS troops who will be used mainly for information gathereing deep inside enemy territory, just as they did in Afghanistan. While these troops aren't as plentiful as the US or UK variety, these blokes are trained in terrain very much like what is over there and are held in very high regard, especially after their efforts in Afghanistan. We may be few but are not to be screwed with!!!
We have also sent over aircraft including fighters and refueling craft.
We don't have much to give but will do what we can... We have been committed to this since the beginning, and our troops have been over there for months... this is not a flash-in-the-pan decision. It just doesn't make the headlines as much as the US and UK commitment
Zarn
Le Républicain Catholique
I knew Australia was a true friend. I'm sure other Patriots appreciate it as well. Whenever I mention Australia to friends, co-workers, and family, I always get positive words about the Aussies. That isn't true with some other nations.
ozscott75
Groper of Sand
The 2000 that we've committed, which includes frontline land, air and naval forces along with their logistical support are the same 2000 that have been sitting in Qatar for the last 2 months.
Greadius
:yeah:
It'll be unilateral until the French agree.
Don't you read the papers?
Don't you read the papers?
gjts00
Arrogant American
:worshp: :worshp: :worshp: :worshp: I'm laughing so hard right now, it hurts!!!!!!!!
First off, hats off to the Aussies! I met a few Aussie troops when I was in the army & I'd fight along side them anytime. Big hearts coupled with big balls.
Second, I'd call this a multi-national undertaking. We're talking elements from Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America & Australlia. I don't know how much more multi-national one could reasonably need to be.
cgannon64
BOB DYLAN'S ROCKIN OUT!
I wonder if they will even get there before the war starts...
Bose
Antipodean
They've been there for the last few months
lord_byron_nz
Gimme some money
NZ troops aren't there
But our SAS was in 'ghan
But our SAS was in 'ghan
Case
The horror, the horror
Just to expand on Bose's excelent post, the Australian combat forces sent to the Gulf are as follows:
1 Squadron (company) of the SAS ~ 100-150 soldiers
1 Platoon of commandos ~ 30-40 soldiers
2 CH-47 helicopters ~ 8-10 aircrew
1 F/A18 Squadron with 14 fighters and about 20 pilots (most of our available fighter pilots according to the Parliamentry Library, which contridicts the governments claim that the deployment isn't endangering Australian security)
This puts the total number of Australians in the frontline at no more then 200. The remainder of the 2000 personell are either manning support bases for the soldiers and fighters, or are on board the two frigates and one amphibious transport the government has sent to the Gulf.
Canada is anti-war....but we have 3 ships in the Gulf, and a commander in charge of a fleet. Not to mention various support roles.
ozscott75
Groper of Sand
New Zealand, whilst not providing troops in Iraq, has offered to 'take care of' Australia's sheep during the conflict.
