Defence Review 2009 Public Consultation Document
Deployments
Antarctica
Defence Force personnel deploy to Harewood and Scott Base during the summer season in support of New Zealand’s Antarctic Programme. Air Force C-130 Hercules provide flights.
Afghanistan
The Defence Force currently deploys a contingent of around 150 personnel as part of a Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT), leadership training support to the Afghan National Army, military advice, and operations and medical support. Twice a year, an Air Force C-130 Hercules and 35 personnel deploy to the Middle East to support troop rotations.
Timor-Leste
The Defence Force is involved in the United Nations Mission in Timor- Leste (UNMIT). An infantry company of approximately 140 people is deployed as part of the International Stabilisation Force.
Solomon Islands
Since 2003 the Defence Force has provided security and support to the Participating Police Force with a current platoon of 43 personnel. The platoon conducts local and provincial presence patrols as part of the military component of the Regional Assistance Mission in Solomon Islands.
Sinai Peninsula
The Defence Force provides a 26 person contingent to the Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) to undertake driver tasking, courses and training along with monitoring the operation of the Egyptian Border Guard Force.
Israel, Syria, and Lebanon
The Defence Force provides observers to the United Nations Truce and Supervisory Organisation (UNTSO).
Sudan
The Defence Force provides Military Observers and Staff Officer assistance to the UN Mission in Sudan (UNMIS).
Iraq
A Military Adviser has been attached to the United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq (UNAMI) since 2005.
Republic of Korea
New Zealand Staff Officers support operations, watch-keeping and corridor control to the United Nations Command Military Armistice Commission (UNCMAC).
United States
Since 2003, a Defence Force national planning and operational support element has been based at US Central Command in Florida.
