An officer from the Uganda People’s Defence Force speaks to a media role player at a simulated press conference March 3, 2016, during an exercise to complete an AMISOM staff officers course in Nairobi, Kenya. The press conference tested the different directorate officers’ ability to answer questions accurately, confidently and without revealing sensitive military information. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
Officers from Kenya, Burundi and Uganda answer questions at a simulated press conference March 3, 2016, during an exercise to complete an AMISOM staff officers course in Nairobi, Kenya. Course mentors recorded the practice conference to show the officers their performance and ultimately lead to improvement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
U.S. military and civilian mentors role play as members of the media and ask questions at a simulated press conference March 3, 2016, during an exercise to complete an AMISOM staff officers course in Nairobi, Kenya. The practice press conference tested the public information officers’ ability to prepare the conference, media and staff. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
A camera records a simulated press conference March 3, 2016, during an exercise to complete a staff officers course in Nairobi, Kenya. Course mentors recorded the practice conference to show the officers their performance and ultimately lead to improvement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
An officer from the Kenya Defence Forces speaks to media at a simulated press conference March 3, 2016, during an exercise to complete a staff officers course in Nairobi, Kenya. The press conference tested the different directorate officers’ ability to answer questions accurately, confidently and without revealing sensitive military information. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
Officers from Kenya, Burundi and Uganda prepare for a simulated press conference March 3, 2016, during an exercise to complete an AMISOM staff officers course in Nairobi, Kenya. The practice press conference tested the public information officers’ ability to prepare the conference, media and staff. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
Officers from Kenya, Burundi and Uganda gather for a brief March 1, 2016, during an exercise to complete an staff officers course in Nairobi, Kenya. Military officers from African Union Mission in Somalia troop contributing countries put their training to the test during a Command Post Exercise proving they’re ready to serve at the AMISOM headquarters in Somalia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
An officer from the Burundi National Defence Force briefs his staff as acting commander for a simulated scenario March 1, 2016, during an exercise to complete a staff officers course in Nairobi, Kenya. At the beginning of the course, the officers were split into six main directorates necessary for successful military operations: logistics and personnel, intelligence, public information, civil affairs, military operations, and command leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
Officers from Kenya, Burundi and Uganda discuss military operations for a simulated scenario March 1, 2016, during an exercise to complete a staff officers course in Nairobi, Kenya. At the beginning of the course, the officers were split into six main directorates necessary for successful military operations: logistics and personnel, intelligence, public information, civil affairs, military operations, and command leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
Officers from Kenya, Burundi and Uganda discuss a simulated scenario March 1, 2016, during an exercise to complete a staff officers course in Nairobi, Kenya. Simulations originated from previous real-world Al-Shabaab activity and attacks, which gave the leaders the most realistic assessment in a controlled environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
Officers from Kenya, Burundi and Uganda plan military operations for a simulated scenario Feb. 29, 2016, during an exercise to complete a staff officers course in Nairobi, Kenya. This exercise culminated their five-week training and proved they’re ready to serve at African Union Mission in Somalia headquarters or any of the six sectors’ command staffs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
Officers from Kenya, Burundi and Uganda work through a simulated scenario Feb. 29, 2016, during an exercise to complete a staff officers course in Nairobi, Kenya. This exercise culminated their five-week training and proved they’re ready to serve at African Union Mission in Somalia headquarters or any of the six sectors’ command staffs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
Sam Iverson, Africa Contingency Operations and Training Assistance senior staff trainer, directs officers of the Uganda People’s Defence Force to begin an exercise Feb. 29, 2016, during a staff officers course in Nairobi, Kenya. Throughout the five-week course, the students slowly progressed to working with each other as one staff and demonstrated their enhanced communication skills in this final test. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)
Practice makes perfect: AMISOM officers prove ready to lead
3/9/2016
Military officers from African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) troop contributing countries put their training to the test during a Command Post Exercise (CPX) Feb. 29 through March 3, as the last step of an AMISOM staff officers course in Nairobi, Kenya.
Djiboutian Armed Forces (FAD) soldiers transport a simulated injured comrade to a vehicle during a Combat Lifesaver Course scenario at the Central Management of Materials and Engineering Services compound, Djibouti, Mar. 5, 2016. FAD soldiers practiced removing wounded, treating injuries and transporting soldiers to evacuation vehicles in preparation for future deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
Djiboutian Armed Forces (FAD) soldiers lift a simulated injured comrade during a Combat Lifesaver Course scenario at the Central Management of Materials and Engineering Services compound, Djibouti, Mar. 5, 2016. FAD soldiers learned diagnosis, transport and treatment of battlefield wounds to prepare them for future deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
U.S. Army Sgt. Scott Winkler, 6th Squadron, 8th Cavalry Regiment combat medic, shows Djiboutian Armed Forces (FAD) soldiers bandages that have liquid absorbing pellets during a Combat Lifesaver Course at the Central Management of Materials and Engineering Services compound, Djibouti, Mar. 5, 2016. FAD soldiers learned how to diagnose, treat and transport injuries in a combat situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
U.S. Army soldiers from 6th Squadron, 8th Cavalry Regiment demonstrate a two-man seated carry to Djiboutian Armed Forces (FAD) soldiers during a Combat Lifesaver Course at the Central Management of Materials and Engineering Services compound, Djibouti, Mar. 2, 2016. FAD soldiers learned different carries to transport wounded from combat situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
U.S. Army Sgt. Scott Winkler, 6th Squadron, 8th Cavalry Regiment combat medic, teaches Djiboutian Armed Forces (FAD) soldiers how to use a pressure dressing during a Combat Lifesaver Course at the Central Management of Materials and Engineering Services, Djibouti, Mar. 5, 2016. The FAD followed the same five-day course taught to U.S. Soldiers to prepare the FAD for deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
A Djiboutian Armed Forces (FAD) soldier fireman carries U.S. Army Spc. Brian Buchanan, 6th Squadron, 8th Cavalry Regiment combat medic, during a Combat Lifesaver Course at the Central Management of Materials and Engineering Services compound, Djibouti, Mar. 2, 2016. FAD soldiers learned multiple types of carries to evacuate wounded from the battlefield while also maintaining security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)
