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OP QUEENSLA T HE response to Cyclone Debbie has been swift and comperehensive. Even before the cyclone struck, Joint Task Force 661 was established under the command of COMD 3Bde BRIG Chris Field. Teams were pre-deployed to potential trouble spots and switfl y repositioned once the storm crossed the coast near Bowen. Last week the Task Force using a range of air, land and sea capabilities to help the 12 | APRIL 2017