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CJTF-HOA, Tanzania People's Defense Force perform weapons familiarization training at exercise Justified Accord 2025
U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) Soldiers, and Tanzania People’s Defense Force (TPDF) service members gather together, concluding day two of exercise Justified Accord 2025 (JA25), at the Msata Military Training Base in Msata, Tanzania, Feb. 12, 2025. JA25 is the premier U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) exercise in East Africa, designed to enhance multinational combat readiness, strengthen crisis response capabilities and empower allies and partners in the region. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted in Kenya, Djibouti and Tanzania, JA25 integrates high-intensity training scenarios that sharpen warfighting skills, increase operational reach and enhance the ability to execute complex joint and multinational operations. The exercise runs from Feb. 10–21, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael Knight)
Photo by: Sgt. Michael Knight
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CJTF-HOA, Tanzania People's Defense Force perform weapons familiarization training at exercise Justified Accord 2025
U.S. Army soldiers with the East Africa Response Force (EARF), assigned to Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), join U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), and the Tanzania People’s Defense Force (TPDF) conduct weapon fundamentals utilizing M240 machine guns with blank-fire ammunition during exercise Justified Accord 2025 (JA25) at the Msata Military Training Base in Msata, Tanzania, Feb. 12, 2025. JA25 is the premier U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) exercise in East Africa, designed to enhance multinational combat readiness, strengthen crisis response capabilities and empower allies and partners in the region. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted in Kenya, Djibouti and Tanzania, JA25 integrates high-intensity training scenarios that sharpen warfighting skills, increase operational reach and enhance the ability to execute complex joint and multinational operations. The exercise runs from Feb. 10–21, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael Knight)
Photo by: Sgt. Michael Knight
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CJTF-HOA, Tanzania People's Defense Force perform weapons familiarization training at exercise Justified Accord 2025
U.S. Army soldiers with the East Africa Response Force (EARF), assigned to Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) and Tanzania People’s Defense Force (TPDF) service members practice squad attack battle drill tactics on day two of exercise Justified Accord 2025 (JA25), at the Msata Military Training Base in Msata, Tanzania, Feb. 12, 2025. JA25 is the premier U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) exercise in East Africa, designed to enhance multinational combat readiness, strengthen crisis response capabilities and empower allies and partners in the region. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted in Kenya, Djibouti and Tanzania, JA25 integrates high-intensity training scenarios that sharpen warfighting skills, increase operational reach and enhance the ability to execute complex joint and multinational operations. The exercise runs from Feb. 10–21, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael Knight)
Photo by: Sgt. Michael Knight
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CJTF-HOA, Tanzania People's Defense Force perform weapons familiarization training at exercise Justified Accord 2025
U.S. Army soldiers with the East Africa Response Force (EARF), assigned to Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), work with U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) soldiers, and Tanzania People’s Defense Force (TPDF) service members, to practice weapons fundamentals on a M240 machine gun during exercise Justified Accord 2025 (JA25) at the Msata Military Training Base in Msata, Tanzania, Feb. 12, 2025. JA25 is the premier U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) exercise in East Africa, designed to enhance multinational combat readiness, strengthen crisis response capabilities and empower allies and partners in the region. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted in Kenya, Djibouti and Tanzania, JA25 integrates high-intensity training scenarios that sharpen warfighting skills, increase operational reach and enhance the ability to execute complex joint and multinational operations. The exercise runs from Feb. 10–21, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael Knight)
Photo by: Sgt. Michael Knight
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CJTF-HOA, Tanzania People's Defense Force perform weapons familiarization training at exercise Justified Accord 2025
U.S. Army Nebraska National Guard soldiers demonstrate using a Black Hornet 3 reconnaissance drone with the Tanzania People’s Defense Force (TPDF) on day two of exercise Justified Accord 2025 (JA25), at the Msata Military Training Base in Msata, Tanzania, Feb. 12, 2025. JA25 is the premier U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) exercise in East Africa, designed to enhance multinational combat readiness, strengthen crisis response capabilities and empower allies and partners in the region. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted in Kenya, Djibouti and Tanzania, JA25 integrates high-intensity training scenarios that sharpen warfighting skills, increase operational reach and enhance the ability to execute complex joint and multinational operations. The exercise runs from Feb. 10–21, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael Knight)
Photo by: Sgt. Michael Knight
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CJTF-HOA, Tanzania People's Defense Force perform weapons familiarization training at exercise Justified Accord 2025
A U.S. Army soldier dons the official exercise patch on day two of exercise Justified Accord 2025 (JA25) at the Msata Military Training Base in Msata, Tanzania, Feb. 12, 2025. JA25 is the premier U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) exercise in East Africa, designed to enhance multinational combat readiness, strengthen crisis response capabilities and empower allies and partners in the region. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted in Kenya, Djibouti and Tanzania, JA25 integrates high-intensity training scenarios that sharpen warfighting skills, increase operational reach and enhance the ability to execute complex joint and multinational operations. The exercise runs from Feb. 10–21, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael Knight)
Photo by: Sgt. Michael Knight
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CJTF-HOA, Tanzania People's Defense Force perform weapons familiarization training at exercise Justified Accord 2025
U.S. Army Nebraska National Guard soldiers demonstrate using a Black Hornet 3 reconnaissance drone with the Tanzania People’s Defense Force (TPDF) on day two of exercise Justified Accord 2025 (JA25), at the Msata Military Training Base in Msata, Tanzania, Feb. 12, 2025. JA25 is the premier U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) exercise in East Africa, designed to enhance multinational combat readiness, strengthen crisis response capabilities and empower allies and partners in the region. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted in Kenya, Djibouti and Tanzania, JA25 integrates high-intensity training scenarios that sharpen warfighting skills, increase operational reach and enhance the ability to execute complex joint and multinational operations. The exercise runs from Feb. 10–21, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael Knight)
Photo by: Sgt. Michael Knight
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CJTF-HOA, Tanzania People's Defense Force perform weapons familiarization training at exercise Justified Accord 2025
U.S. Army soldiers with the the East Africa Response Force (EARF), assigned to Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) and Tanzania People’s Defense Force (TPDF) service members practice squad attack battle drill tactics on day two of exercise Justified Accord 2025 (JA25), at the Msata Military Training Base in Msata, Tanzania, Feb. 12, 2025. JA25 is the premier U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) exercise in East Africa, designed to enhance multinational combat readiness, strengthen crisis response capabilities and empower allies and partners in the region. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted in Kenya, Djibouti and Tanzania, JA25 integrates high-intensity training scenarios that sharpen warfighting skills, increase operational reach and enhance the ability to execute complex joint and multinational operations. The exercise runs from Feb. 10–21, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael Knight)
Photo by: Sgt. Michael Knight
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CJTF-HOA, Tanzania People's Defense Force perform weapons familiarization training at exercise Justified Accord 2025
A Tanzania People’s Defense Force (TPDF) service member practices weapon fundamentals with a M240 machine gun on day two of exercise Justified Accord 2025 (JA25), at the Msata Military Training Base in Msata, Tanzania, Feb. 12, 2025. JA25 is the premier U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) exercise in East Africa, designed to enhance multinational combat readiness, strengthen crisis response capabilities and empower allies and partners in the region. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted in Kenya, Djibouti and Tanzania, JA25 integrates high-intensity training scenarios that sharpen warfighting skills, increase operational reach and enhance the ability to execute complex joint and multinational operations. The exercise runs from Feb. 10–21, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael Knight)
Photo by: Sgt. Michael Knight
MSATA, Tanzania – U.S. Army soldiers with the East Africa Response Force (EARF), assigned to Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), work with U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) soldiers, and Tanzania People’s Defense Force (TPDF) service members, to practice squad attack battle drill tactics and weapons fundamentals .
Throughout the day, side by side, the EARF, SETAF-AF, and TPDF performed a variety of weapons fundamentals, squad attack drills, and took part in a demonstration with reconnaissance drones from the U.S. Army Nebraska National Guard soldiers assigned to SETAF-AF who Tanzania announced in 2024 as having a State Partnership Program with.
During the weapons familiarization, the combined teams practiced safely loading, firing, function checking, and clearing a M240 machine gun. The training took the teams through rates of fire, fields of fire, and much more.
The combined teams also practiced squad attack drills. They focused on the importance of communication and response within their respective fire teams and how to move and communicate as one team.
By the conclusion of the day, the teams came together for a group photo. With the training simulating real-world situations, the combined teams ended their day not only with lessons learned, but as partners and teammates with a shared experience of camaraderie.
The EARF frequently deploys during exercise Justified Accord, validating tactics, techniques and procedures together with partners, demonstrating the U.S. commitment to African security.
CJTF-HOA plays a critical role in enhancing security cooperation and strengthening partnerships across East Africa. By working together in a hands-on, immersive environment, both forces enhanced their ability to communicate, collaborate, and execute these tactics and procedures in real-world scenarios.
Exercise JA25, the premier U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) exercise in East Africa, is designed to enhance multinational combat readiness, strengthen crisis response capabilities, and foster collaboration among allied and partner forces. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted by Kenya, Djibouti, and Tanzania, JA25 integrates high-intensity training scenarios that sharpen warfighting skills, expand operational reach, and reinforce the ability to execute complex joint and multinational operations.
Through this training, CJTF-HOA continues to advance regional security cooperation and fortify its long-standing partnership with Tanzania, further strengthening the collective capability of allied and partner nations across East Africa.
