An Australian soldier has been wounded by an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan.
The soldier was patrolling the Mirabad Valley region of Oruzgan province on Tuesday when the device detonated.
He suffered blast and fragmentation wounds.
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Joint task force 633 commander, Major General John Cantwell, said a quick response meant the Tarin Kowt medical facility was prepared for surgery within 50 minutes of the blast.
"His mates immediately set about providing first aid and calling for a casualty evacuation helicopter to ensure that he received high quality care as soon as possible," Maj Gen Cantwell said in a statement.
The soldier received surgery and was stabilised, and has a good prognosis for recovery.
He was part of a 1st Mentoring Task Force patrol to increase security in key locations.
Maj Gen Cantwell said top equipment and training stopped the soldier suffering more serious injuries.
The Department of Defence says 15 Australian soldiers have been wounded this year, and 115 throughout the operation.
A total of 11 Australian soldiers have died since 2002.
