Capacity building and mentorship of local forces are vital to supporting Somalia in achieving long-term stability, security, and peace. This is achieved by strengthening skills, operational capabilities, and professionalism of the Somalia Security Forces (SSF), thereby better equipping them to address the ever-evolving security threats independently and effectively.
The four-week Tactical Training Course was designed to enhance the participants’ operational readiness through instruction in weapon handling, improvised explosive device (IED) awareness, battle drills, physical fitness, and Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC), among other essential military skills.
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Source: Ministry of Defence – Kenya
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