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Ugandan Battle Group 22 lays deployment groundwork
U.S. Army Sgt. Sarah Dearcy with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa’s (CJTF-HOA) 411th Civil Affairs Battalion, assists Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) soldiers assigned to Ugandan Battle Group 22, during a Combat Lifesaver Course at Camp Singo, Uganda, Feb. 28, 2017. This station taught UPDF soldiers how to treat chest trauma. CJTF-HOA members supplemented training as the UPDF instructors worked to become self-sufficient during their pre-deployment preparation. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
Photo by: SSgt Penny Snoozy, Djibouti
Ugandan Battle Group 22 lays deployment groundwork
Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) soldiers receive a briefing over a terrain model at Camp Singo, Feb. 28, 2017. The UPDF’s Ugandan Battle Group 22 received pre-deployment training from allied forces and subject matter experts to increase their readiness and better prepare forces to respond to issues in their region. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
Photo by: SSgt Penny Snoozy, Djibouti
Ugandan Battle Group 22 lays deployment groundwork
Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) soldiers travel between training stations at Camp Singo, Feb. 28, 2017. The training the UPDF receives from allied forces increases their readiness and helps to better prepare forces to respond to issues in their region. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
Photo by: SSgt Penny Snoozy, Djibouti
Ugandan Battle Group 22 lays deployment groundwork
Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) soldiers gather for a formation at Camp Singo, Feb. 28, 2017. The UPDF trained Ugandan Battle Group 22 in preparation for their deployment in support of the African Union Mission in Somalia. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
Photo by: SSgt Penny Snoozy, Djibouti
Ugandan Battle Group 22 lays deployment groundwork
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Sean Dooley, functional specialty team officer in charge of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa’s 418th Civil Affairs Battalion, watches as Uganda People’s Defense Force soldiers assigned to Ugandan Battle Group 22, perform needle-chest decompression while training at Camp Singo, Uganda, Feb. 28, 2017. The Combat Lifesaver Course was part of their pre-deployment preparation to support the African Union Mission in Somalia. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
Photo by: SSgt Penny Snoozy, Djibouti
Ugandan Battle Group 22 lays deployment groundwork
Uganda People’s Defense Force, Ugandan Battle Group 22 soldiers set points in their GPS with assistance from a French service member, during a three-part land navigation course at Camp Singo, Uganda, March 1, 2017. The land navigation course involved radio communication, GPS navigation and grid coordinate navigation using a map and compass. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
Photo by: SSgt Penny Snoozy, Djibouti
Ugandan Battle Group 22 lays deployment groundwork
Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) soldiers with Ugandan Battle Group 22, insert a needle into the chest of a simulated chest wound casualty to prevent or treat tension pneumothorax while training at Camp Singo, Uganda, Feb. 28, 2017. The UPDF soldiers had three stations to attend during the Combat Lifesaver Course: response to chest trauma, needle-chest decompression, and opening and maintaining an airway. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
Photo by: SSgt Penny Snoozy, Djibouti
Ugandan Battle Group 22 lays deployment groundwork
Uganda People’s Defense Force, Ugandan Battle Group 22 soldiers set points in their GPS with assistance from a French service member, during a three-part land navigation course at Camp Singo, Uganda, March 1, 2017. The land navigation course involved radio communication, GPS navigation and grid coordinate navigation using a map and compass. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
Photo by: SSgt Penny Snoozy, Djibouti
Ugandan Battle Group 22 lays deployment groundwork
U.S. Army Sgt. Sarah Dearcy with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa’s (CJTF-HOA) 411th Civil Affairs Battalion, assists Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) soldiers assigned to Ugandan Battle Group 22, during a Combat Lifesaver Course at Camp Singo, Uganda, Feb. 28, 2017. This station taught UPDF soldiers how to treat chest trauma. CJTF-HOA members supplemented training as the UPDF instructors worked to become self-sufficient during their pre-deployment preparation. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
Photo by: SSgt Penny Snoozy, Djibouti
Ugandan Battle Group 22 lays deployment groundwork
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Fallicia Keith, with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa’s (CJTF-HOA) 418th Civil Affairs Battalion, assists a Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) soldier assigned to Ugandan Battle Group 22, during a Combat Lifesaver Course at Camp Singo, Uganda, Feb. 28, 2017. Class participants practiced clearing airways and putting casualties into the first aid recovery position. CJTF-HOA members supplemented the training as the UPDF instructors become self-sufficient in their pre-deployment preparation. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
Photo by: SSgt Penny Snoozy, Djibouti
Ugandan Battle Group 22 lays deployment groundwork
Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF), Ugandan Battle Group 22 soldiers stand ready during a riot control exercise at Camp Singo, Uganda, March 1, 2017. The UPDF soldiers responded to simulated rioters during various scenarios throughout the exercise. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
Photo by: SSgt Penny Snoozy, Djibouti
Ugandan Battle Group 22 lays deployment groundwork
Uganda People’s Defense Force, Ugandan Battle Group 22 soldiers set points in their GPS during a three-part land navigation course at Camp Singo, Uganda, March 1, 2017. The land navigation course involved radio communication, GPS navigation and grid coordinate navigation using a map and compass. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
Photo by: SSgt Penny Snoozy, Djibouti
Ugandan Battle Group 22 lays deployment groundwork
Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF), Ugandan Battle Group 22 soldiers simulate a riot during an exercise at Camp Singo, Uganda, March 1, 2017. The exercise allowed evaluators to critique and validate the appropriate response from UPDF. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
Photo by: SSgt Penny Snoozy, Djibouti
Ugandan Battle Group 22 lays deployment groundwork
Uganda People’s Defense Force, Ugandan Battle Group 22 soldiers advance to the next portion of their training during a three-part land navigation course at Camp Singo, Uganda, March 1, 2017. The land navigation course involved radio communication, GPS navigation and grid coordinate navigation using a map and compass. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
Photo by: SSgt Penny Snoozy, Djibouti
Ugandan Battle Group 22 lays deployment groundwork
Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF), Ugandan Battle Group 22 soldiers perform tactical training during an exercise at Camp Singo, Uganda, March 1, 2017. The UPDF soldiers exercised engaging the enemy from various defensive positions during the training. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
Photo by: SSgt Penny Snoozy, Djibouti
Ugandan Battle Group 22 lays deployment groundwork
Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF), Ugandan Battle Group 22 soldiers perform tactical movements during an exercise at Camp Singo, Uganda, March 1, 2017. The UPDF soldiers exercised movements through multiple defensive positions during the training. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
Photo by: SSgt Penny Snoozy, Djibouti
Ugandan Battle Group 22 lays deployment groundwork
Uganda People’s Defense Force, Ugandan Battle Group 22 soldiers set points in their GPS with assistance from a French service member, during a three-part land navigation course at Camp Singo, Uganda, March 1, 2017. The land navigation course involved radio communication, GPS navigation and grid coordinate navigation using a map and compass. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
Photo by: SSgt Penny Snoozy, Djibouti
Ugandan Battle Group 22 lays deployment groundwork
Uganda People’s Defense Force, Ugandan Battle Group 22 soldiers discuss map and compass use during a three-part land navigation course at Camp Singo, Uganda, March 1, 2017. The land navigation course involved radio communication, GPS navigation and grid coordinate navigation using a map and compass. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
Photo by: SSgt Penny Snoozy, Djibouti
Ugandan Battle Group 22 lays deployment groundwork
A Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) soldier assigned to Ugandan Battle Group 22, signals his teammates while performing tactical movements during an exercise at Camp Singo, Uganda, March 1, 2017. The UPDF soldiers exercised engaging the enemy from various defensive positions during the training. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
Photo by: SSgt Penny Snoozy, Djibouti
Ugandan Battle Group 22 lays deployment groundwork
Uganda People’s Defense Force, Ugandan Battle Group 22 soldiers gather to learn how to use a map and compass during a three-part land navigation course at Camp Singo, Uganda, March 1, 2017. The land navigation course involved radio communication, GPS navigation and grid coordinate navigation using a map and compass. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
Photo by: SSgt Penny Snoozy, Djibouti
Ugandan Battle Group 22 lays deployment groundwork
Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF), Ugandan Battle Group 22 soldiers conduct vehicle inspections with assistance from Lt. Jeremy, French combat engineer, during an exercise at Camp Singo, Uganda, March 1, 2017. The UPDF soldiers searched the vehicle for weapons and improvised-explosive-devices. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
Photo by: SSgt Penny Snoozy, Djibouti
Ugandan Battle Group 22 lays deployment groundwork
Uganda People’s Defense Force, Ugandan Battle Group 22 soldiers smile while setting points in their GPS during a three-part land navigation course at Camp Singo, Uganda, March 1, 2017. The land navigation course involved radio communication, GPS navigation and grid coordinate navigation using a map and compass. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
Photo by: SSgt Penny Snoozy, Djibouti
Ugandan Battle Group 22 lays deployment groundwork
Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF), Ugandan Battle Group 22 soldiers conduct vehicle inspections with assistance from Lt. Jeremy, French combat engineer, during an exercise at Camp Singo, Uganda, March 1, 2017. The UPDF soldiers searched the vehicle for weapons and improvised-explosive-devices. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
Photo by: SSgt Penny Snoozy, Djibouti
Ugandan Battle Group 22 lays deployment groundwork
A Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) soldier inspects a building during counter improvised-explosive-device (IED) training at Camp Singo, Uganda, March 6, 2017. The training gave UPDF members a chance to locate and clear IEDs in and around buildings and along the road. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
Photo by: SSgt Penny Snoozy, Djibouti
Ugandan Battle Group 22 lays deployment groundwork
U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 2nd Class Gary Lathrop, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, Task Force Sparta, EOD Mobile Unit 8, and Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) cadre move into place for counter-IED training at Camp Singo, Uganda, March 6, 2017. The training gave UPDF members a chance to locate and clear IEDs in and around buildings and along the road. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
Photo by: SSgt Penny Snoozy, Djibouti
Ugandan Battle Group 22 lays deployment groundwork
U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 2nd Class Brad Brown, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, Task Force Sparta, EOD Mobile Unit 8, and a Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) cadre observe a soldier as he begins procedures to uncover a simulated improvised-explosive-device (IED) for identification during training at Camp Singo, Uganda, March 6, 2017. The training gave UPDF members a chance to locate and clear IEDs in and around buildings and along the road. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
Photo by: SSgt Penny Snoozy, Djibouti
Ugandan Battle Group 22 lays deployment groundwork
U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 2nd Class Brad Brown, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, Task Force Sparta, EOD Mobile Unit 8, places a simulated pressure plate improvised-explosive-device (IED) under cover as a demonstration for Uganda People’s Defense Force soldiers during training at Camp Singo, Uganda, March 6, 2017. Brown explained the signs of potential dangers in doorways and entrances. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
Photo by: SSgt Penny Snoozy, Djibouti
Ugandan Battle Group 22 lays deployment groundwork
U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 2nd Class Gary Lathrop, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, Task Force Sparta, EOD Mobile Unit 8, places a simulated improvised-explosive-device (IED) as a Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) cadre observes during counter-IED training at Camp Singo, Uganda, March 6, 2017. The training gave UPDF members a chance to locate and clear IEDs in and around buildings and along the road. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
Photo by: SSgt Penny Snoozy, Djibouti
Ugandan Battle Group 22 lays deployment groundwork
U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 2nd Class Gary Lathrop, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, Task Force Sparta, EOD Mobile Unit 8, creates a hole for a simulated improvised-explosive-device (IED) during counter-IED training with Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) members at Camp Singo, Uganda, March 6, 2017. The training gave UPDF members a chance to locate and clear IEDs in and around buildings and along the road. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
Photo by: SSgt Penny Snoozy, Djibouti
Ugandan Battle Group 22 lays deployment groundwork
U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 2nd Class Gary Lathrop, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, Task Force Sparta, EOD Mobile Unit 8, and Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) cadres observe soldiers perform their five and 25 meter clearance during counter improvised-explosive-device (IED) training at Camp Singo, Uganda, March 6, 2017. The training gave UPDF members a chance to locate and clear IEDs in and around buildings and along the road. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
Photo by: SSgt Penny Snoozy, Djibouti
Ugandan Battle Group 22 lays deployment groundwork
U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 2nd Class Gary Lathrop, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, Task Force Sparta, EOD Mobile Unit 8, observes Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) soldiers perform their five and 25 meter clearance during counter improvised-explosive-device (IED) training at Camp Singo, Uganda, March 6, 2017. The training gave UPDF members a chance to locate and clear IEDs in and around buildings and along the road. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
Photo by: SSgt Penny Snoozy, Djibouti
Ugandan Battle Group 22 lays deployment groundwork
U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 2nd Class Gary Lathrop, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, Task Force Sparta, EOD Mobile Unit 8, places a simulated improvised-explosive-device (IED) as a Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) cadre observes during counter-IED training at Camp Singo, Uganda, March 6, 2017. The training gave UPDF members a chance to locate and clear IEDs in and around buildings and along the road. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
Photo by: SSgt Penny Snoozy, Djibouti
Ugandan Battle Group 22 lays deployment groundwork
U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 2nd Class Gary Lathrop, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, Task Force Sparta, EOD Mobile Unit 8, places a simulated improvised-explosive-device (IED) as a Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) cadre observes during counter-IED training at Camp Singo, Uganda, March 6, 2017. The training gave UPDF members a chance to locate and clear IEDs in and around buildings and along the road. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
Photo by: SSgt Penny Snoozy, Djibouti
Ugandan Battle Group 22 lays deployment groundwork
U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 2nd Class Gary Lathrop, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, Task Force Sparta, EOD Mobile Unit 8, walks along a road during counter improvised-explosive-device (IED) training at Camp Singo, Uganda, March 6, 2017. The training gave UPDF members a chance to locate and clear IEDs in and around buildings and along the road. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
Photo by: SSgt Penny Snoozy, Djibouti
Ugandan Battle Group 22 lays deployment groundwork
A Uganda People’s Defense Force soldier inspects a rooftop while searching for the end of a simulated command wire during counter improvised-explosive-device (IED) training at Camp Singo, Uganda, March 6, 2017. Once the command wire source is located, the member can use the wire to take control of an IED. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
Photo by: SSgt Penny Snoozy, Djibouti
Ugandan Battle Group 22 lays deployment groundwork
U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 2nd Class Brad Brown, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, Task Force Sparta, EOD Mobile Unit 8, and a Uganda People’s Defense Force cadre and soldier inspect the simulated source of a command wire during counter improvised-explosive-device (IED) training at Camp Singo, Uganda, March 6, 2017. Once the command wire source is located, the member can use the wire to take control of an IED. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
Photo by: SSgt Penny Snoozy, Djibouti
Ugandan Battle Group 22 lays deployment groundwork
A Uganda People’s Defense Force soldier inspects a rooftop while searching for the end of a simulated command wire during counter improvised-explosive-device (IED) training at Camp Singo, Uganda, March 6, 2017. Once the command wire source is located, the member can use the wire to take control of an IED. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
Photo by: SSgt Penny Snoozy, Djibouti
Ugandan Battle Group 22 lays deployment groundwork
U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 1st Class Dan Steinchen, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, Task Force Sparta, EOD Mobile Unit 8, greets a Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) member before counter-IED training at Camp Singo, Uganda, March 6, 2017. The training gave UPDF members a chance to locate and clear IEDs in and around buildings and along the road. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy)
Photo by: SSgt Penny Snoozy, Djibouti
Troop contributing partners receive staff officer training
Kenya Defense Force Maj. Andrew Khaema and Uganda People’s Defense Force Maj. Patrick Mwesige identify locations designated for relief assistance in response to a simulated humanitarian crisis during the command post exercise of the Africa Contingency Operations Training and Assistance force headquarters training program held at the Humanitarian Peace Support School in Nairobi, Kenya, March 9, 2017. The five-week course was facilitated by the U.S. Department of State and is designed to improve Africa’s military capabilities by providing selected training necessary for multinational peace support operations. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Alán Ortiz)
Photo by: Capt. Alan Ortiz, Djibouti
Troop contributing partners receive staff officer training
Staff officers from the Burundi National Defense Force and Uganda People’s Defense Force work together to plan and coordinate responses to simulated events during the command post exercise of the Africa Contingency Operations Training and Assistance force headquarters training program held at the Humanitarian Peace Support School in Nairobi, Kenya, March 9, 2017. The five-week course was facilitated by the U.S. Department of State and is designed to improve Africa’s military capabilities by providing selected training necessary for multinational peace support operations. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Alán Ortiz)
Photo by: Capt. Alan Ortiz, Djibouti
