COASTAL REGION: IN a bid to strengthen US Tanzania bilateral ties and military-security collaboration, the Tanzania People’s Defence Forces (TPDF) and the US navy have carried out a five-day joint coaching train geared toward enhancing regional safety and peacekeeping capabilities.
The land-based train, dubbed Justified Accord 2025, targeted on joint Peace Support Operations coaching.
This introduced collectively US and Tanzanian land forces on the Msata Military Training Base in Bagamoyo, positioned within the Coastal Region.
The train additionally offered invaluable expertise in counter-improvised explosive system (C-IED) techniques, gender safety, medical evacuation procedures and the mixing of each manned and unmanned aerial autos in peace operations.
During the closing ceremony, which was attended by senior leaders from the TPDF, the US Embassy in Tanzania and the Nebraska National Guard of the US Army, Kunduchi Commandant of the Army War College, Major General Selemani Mzee represented Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Jacob Nkunda.
He stated that the coaching has helped put together Tanzanian troopers by fostering a standard understanding of assorted navy techniques and addressing safety challenges.
“This exercise is part of our ongoing efforts to enhance cooperation. Training like this builds mutual understanding between our forces and the US military, equipping us with the necessary skills to address security challenges that require military intervention,” stated Major General Mzee.
He additionally famous that the TPDF and the US navy have an extended historical past of working collectively to strengthen their mutual capabilities and deepen the partnership between the 2 nations.
He reiterated the TPDF’s dedication to proceed strengthening bilateral ties with the US navy, guaranteeing the continuity of joint workout routines and offering extra troopers the chance to take part in future coaching.
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“TPDF will continue to collaborate with other forces to enhance the skills of our soldiers,” he affirmed.
“It is our expectation that this cooperation will continue with the US military, with whom we have maintained a strong relationship, as well as with other forces when the need arises to further improve our soldiers’ skills.”
On his half, the US Deputy Ambassador to Tanzania, Andrew Lentz, recommended the profitable completion of the joint navy coaching, emphasising its significance in strengthening safety cooperation between the 2 nations.
He additionally underscored the importance of the Justified Accord 2025 train as a part of a broader partnership with the Nebraska National Guard below the US Army State Partnership Programme.
This initiative goals to reinforce navy readiness and foster nearer ties between the 2 defence forces, reinforcing not solely safety but in addition diplomatic relations.
The Commander of the Nebraska National Guard, Major General Craig Strong, who led the coaching, emphasised the significance of preparedness in an ever-evolving safety setting.
“What this type of training does, more than anything, is build the readiness of our soldiers and their ability to adapt to the constantly changing security landscape,” he stated.
He recommended the contributors for his or her achievements in key operational areas comparable to patrolling, counter-IED operations and peace assist operations.
Major General Strong additionally expressed optimism about future engagements with the TPDF, noting the promising outlook for continued collaboration.