An SASR troop was deployed to Timor Leste in May 2006 as part of Operation Astute; on 4 March 2007 SASR personnel took part in the Battle of Same during which five rebels were killed during an unsuccessful attempt to apprehend Alfredo Reinado.
An SASR troop was deployed to Timor Leste in May 2006 as part of Operation Astute. SASR personnel took part in the Battle of Same during which five rebels were killed during an unsuccessful attempt to apprehend Alfredo Reinado. This was on 4 March 2007.