Rwanda Defence Force to send 150 for EAC military exercise in Tanzania
Kigali, 29 October 2018
A contingent of 150 personnel from Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), led by Lt Col Eugene Rutayisire will on Wednesday 31 October 2018 leave Kigali for a two-week East Africa Community (EAC) military exercise in Tanga, Tanzania.
The Field Training Exercise (FTX) codenamed“USHIRIKIANO IMARA XI” ‘is scheduled from 03 to 17 November 2018.
The objective of the exercise is to engage the EAC Partner States’ armed forces and other stakeholders in the planning and conduct of an integrated peace support operation, disaster management, counter-terrorism and counter-piracy in order to improve capabilities in jointly combating complex security challenges.
The exercise is also expected to improve readiness, interoperability and strengthen cooperation between the EAC Partner States armed forces and key stakeholders among other objectives.
While briefing the forces before they head to Tanzania, the Army Chief of Staff, Lt Gen Jacques Musemakweli today asked the contingent to be good ambassadors by demonstrating high level of discipline.
“You have to uphold high level of discipline as is the RDF culture. You should be professional and innovative in all the duties you will be exercising,” he told the contingent at Kami Barracks.
Lt Gen Musemakweli also advised the contingent to work as a team and share experiences with other foreign counterparts from EAC armed forces.
About 1600 military, police and civilians from five EAC member countries namely Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda will participate in the Field Training Exercise (FTX) Ushirikiano Imara 2018.
More News
END OF YEAR MESSAGE BY H.E THE PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER IN CHIEF OF RDF TO RWANDA DEFENCE AND SECURITY FORCES
On behalf of the Government of Rwanda, and on my own behalf, I wish the officers, men, and women of the Rwanda Defence and Security Forces, and your…
Mozambique Armed Forces Chief of General Staff visits Rwanda Security Forces new deployment in Ancuabe District, Cabo Delgado Province
Cabo Delgado, 23 December 2022
The Chief of General Staff of the Mozambique Armed Forces, Admiral Joaquim Mangrasse visited Rwanda Security Forces…
RDF SOLDIERS COMPLETE BASIC SPECIAL OPERATION FORCES TRAINING COURSE
23 December 2022
Today, Rwanda Defence Force officers and other ranks concluded a 10 months Basic Special Operation Forces Course at the Basic…
Joint Rwanda and Thailand Peacekeepers in South Sudan conduct health care community outreach in Gudele, Juba Town
Juba, 17 December 2022
Today, joint Rwandan (Rwanbatt-1 and Rwanda Aviation Unity) and Thailand Peacekeepers under United Nations Mission in South…
RDF hosts an End of Year Dinner in honour of Defence Attachés accredited to Rwanda
Kigali, 9 December 2022
RDF has this evening organised an end of year dinner in honour of Defence Attachés accredited to Rwanda. The event was hosted…
Director of EASF pays courtesy call on Minister of Defence and RDF Chief of Defence Staff
Kigali, 6 December 2022
Today, the Director of Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF), Brig Gen Getachew Shiferaw Fayisa accompanied by EASF Commander,…
MEMBERS OF SENATE AND PARLIAMENT VISIT RWANDAN PEACEKEEPERS IN SOUTH SUDAN
Juba-Durupi, 1 December 2022
On the side-lines of the 12th EAC Inter-Parliamentary Games conducted in Juba, South Sudan, today the Vice President of…
A delegation from Eastern Africa Standby Force visits Rwanda for verification of Rwanda’s pledged capabilities
Kigali, 1 December 2022
This morning, a delegation from the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) Secretariat led by Brig Gen Vincent GATAMA, the EASF…
Governor of Cabo Delgado province reopens Mocimboa da Praia port
Cabo Delgado, 29 November 2022
Today, 29 Nov 22, the Governor of Cabo Delgado province, Mozambique, Mr VALIGE TAUABO officially reopened the…