Addis Ababa, September 26, 2024 (FBC) – The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) conducted a two-week logistics map exercise training in Addis Ababa to prepare logistics officers for its future mission support to the African Union.
The program was officially inaugurated by EASF Force Commander General Getachew Ali Mohamed, alongside Colonel Julien Rwangarambe, Chief of Staff at the Logistics Base.
In his opening remarks, General Getachew underscored the critical role of logistics staff officers in understanding their responsibilities, particularly in the context of African conflicts and the decision making processes of the African Union (AU) and EASF.
He highlighted that the course aims to prepare logistics officers for future EASF mission support to the AU, covering essential areas such as Movement Control (MOVCON), Reception, Staging, Onward Movement and Integration (RSOI), sustainment, and integrated service support.
The training also focuses on practicing the roles and responsibilities of key logistics actors including EASF, Logistics Base, Mission Support (MS), and Headquarters (HQ) before and during AU/EASF mandated Peace Support Operations (PSO).
A total of 21 military and civilian personnel from Burundi, Comoros, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, Uganda, and the EASF Headquarters are participating in this vital training initiative.
Designed to equip future logistics officers for upcoming PSO deployments, this pivotal event spans 12 days and is divided into two phases: a final planning conference and exercise training.
The Logistics Map Exercise Training is expected to enhance operational readiness and logistical coordination for future missions across the Eastern Africa region, as called by ENA.
The training, funded by the African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA), signifies a collaborative effort between APSA and the Eastern Africa Standby Force.