Operation Okra

Established in 2014, Operation Okra was Australia’s commitment to the US-led multinational Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve, formed to secure a lasting defeat of the violent extremist group Daesh.

More than 4,800 ADF personnel deployed to the Middle East as part of Operation Okra.

Operation Okra included deployments of an Air Task Group, Task Group Taji, a Special Operations Task Group, and a number of ADF personnel embedded in coalition positions and liaison roles.

Operation Okra tangibly enhanced the Iraqi Security Forces' ability to independently undertake operations against Daesh, enabling Australia and other nations to reduce direct military support.

While Operation Okra has ceased, Australia will continue to contribute with our partners to the security of the Middle East and support the maintenance of the global rules-based order.