A control console of a mobile detection assessment response system is set to auto mode to allow the robot to control driving pre-designated routes July 9, 2016, at Djibouti. The MDARS system is capable of navigating roads and terrain with out human interface, but is also able to be controlled remotely or with a human driver. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Summers Jr.)
A mobile detection assessment response system uses a spotlight to pinpoint a location for survey July 9, 2016, at Djibouti. The MDARS serves as an additional security asset capable of detecting intruders on the airfield and perimeter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Summers Jr.)
James Bowders, Land Sea Air Autonomy lead operator, manually controls the camera on a mobile detection assessment response system while it travels the perimeter of an airfield, July 9, 2016, at Djibouti. Bowders uses the camera and other MDARS features to detect intruders or threats and then relays the information to airfield security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Summers Jr.)
A mobile detection assessment response system patrols the perimeter of an airfield July 9, 2016, at Djibouti. The MDARS is an automated patrol vehicle that is able to navigate paths and detect threats in the vicinity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Summers Jr.)
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – Eastern Accord 2016 participants attend a counter-improvised explosive device course on July 14, 2016, to learn how to effectively combat IEDs at the operational level during academics training at the Tanzanian Peacekeeping Training Centre in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. EA16 is an annual, combined, joint military exercise that brings together partner nations to practice and demonstrate proficiency in conducting peacekeeping operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tiffany DeNault)
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania- U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Adam Byne, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa plans officer and Eastern Accord 2016 observer controller/trainer, participates in the command post exercise at the Tanzanian Peacekeeping Training Centre, July 19, 2016, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. EA16 is an annual, combined, joint military exercise that brings together partner nations to practice and demonstrate proficiency in conducting peacekeeping operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tiffany DeNault)
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Jaimee Marshall and Dutch Lt. Rene Kleijer, Eastern Accord 2016 participants, complete tasks for the first day of the command post exercise at the Tanzanian Peacekeeping Training Centre, July 19, 2016, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. EA16 is an annual, combined, joint military exercise that brings together partner nations to practice and demonstrate proficiency in conducting peacekeeping operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tiffany DeNault)
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – Dutch and U.S. Eastern Accord medical personnel prepare for a tactical casualty care exercise at the Tanzanian Peacekeeping Training Centre, July 15, 2016, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The medical team supports approximately 200 personnel for the annual, combined, joint military exercise that brings together nine partner nations to practice and demonstrate proficiency in conducting peacekeeping operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tiffany DeNault)
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania - U.S. Army Spc. Ron Brossard, Eastern Accord 2016 medical support team medic, writes notes on the patient check in sheet at the Tanzanian Peacekeeping Training Centre, July 15, 2016, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The Dutch, Ugandan and U.S. medical team supports approximately 200 personnel for the annual, combined, joint military exercise that brings together nine partner nations to practice and demonstrate proficiency in conducting peacekeeping operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tiffany DeNault)
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – Eastern Accord 2016 master scenario events list script writers review exercise injects for the command post exercise at the Tanzanian Peacekeeping Training Centre, July 16, 2016, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. EA16 is an annual, combined, joint military exercise that brings together partner nations to practice and demonstrate proficiency in conducting peacekeeping operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tiffany DeNault)
Multiple units, one support apparatus: CJTF-HOA at Eastern Accord 2016
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Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa sent a joint team to provide real world support and subject matter experts to Eastern Accord 2016 at the Tanzanian Peacekeeping Training Centre, July 11-22, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – Eastern Accord 2016 participants attend a counter-improvised explosive device course on July 14, 2016, to effectively learn how to combat IEDs at the operational level during academics training at the Tanzanian Peacekeeping Training Centre in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. EA16 is an annual, combined, joint military exercise that brings together partner nations to practice and demonstrate proficiency in conducting peacekeeping operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tiffany DeNault)
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania- U.S. Navy Lt. Allan Lucas, Task Force Sparta explosive ordnance disposal platoon leader at Combined Joint Task Force-Horn Of Africa, instructs a portion of a counter-improvised explosive device course to Dutch, Tanzanian and Ugandan exercise participants during Eastern Accord 2016, at the Tanzanian Peacekeeping Training Centre, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. EA16 is an annual, combined, joint military exercise that brings together partner nations to practice and demonstrate proficiency in conducting peacekeeping operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tiffany DeNault)
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania- U.S. Navy Lt. Allan Lucas, Task Force Sparta explosive ordnance disposal platoon leader at Combined Joint Task Force-Horn Of Africa, teaches a portion of a counter-improvised explosive device course to Dutch, Tanzanian and Ugandan exercise participants during Eastern Accord 2016, at the Tanzanian Peacekeeping Training Centre, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. EA16 is an annual, combined, joint military exercise that brings together partner nations to practice and demonstrate proficiency in conducting peacekeeping operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tiffany DeNault)
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – Dutch, Tanzanian and Ugandan exercise participants attend a counter-improvised explosive device course at the Tanzanian Peacekeeping Training Centre to effectively learn how combat IEDs at the operational level during Eastern Accord 2016 on July 14, 2016, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. EA16 is an annual, combined, joint military exercise that brings together partner nations to practice and demonstrate proficiency in conducting peacekeeping operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tiffany DeNault)
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – Eastern Accord 2016 participants attend a counter-improvised explosive device course on July 14, 2016, to effectively learn how to combat IEDs at the operational level during academic training at the Tanzanian Peacekeeping Training Centre in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. EA16 is an annual, combined, joint military exercise that brings together partner nations to practice and demonstrate proficiency in conducting peacekeeping operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tiffany DeNault)
Members of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa taught Dutch, Tanzanian and Ugandan military leaders on counter-improvised explosive device operations during Eastern Accord 2016, July 14, 2016, at the Tanzanian Peacekeeping Training Centre, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
French troops render a salute to senior officers, left, during the Bastille Day ceremony at the French base in Djibouti, July 14, 2016. Also commonly referred to as French National Day, Bastille Day is an annual celebration of French unity that began one year after the storming of the Bastille in 1789. France established its presence in Djibouti (then called the Protectorate of Obock) in the 1880s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton/Released)
French troops render a salute to Maj. Gen. Philippe Montocchio, commander of French Forces in Djibouti, during the Bastille Day ceremony at the French base in Djibouti, July 14, 2016. Bastille Day, or French National Day, commemorates the unity of French people at the Fete de la Federation of 1790, a celebration in which French celebrated their unity during the Revolution. France established its presence in Djibouti (then called Protectorate of Obock) in the 1880s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton/Released)
