Newly deployed military staff officers serving with the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) have completed a five-day mandatory induction training to familiarize themselves with the peace-support operations and mandate.
During the opening ceremony on Monday, Maj. Gen. Marius Ngendabanka, the Acting ATMIS Force Commander, highlighted the significance of the training in integrating the officers and emphasized the importance of professionalism, teamwork, and integrity in their roles.
Maj. Gen. Ngendabanka also stressed the complexity of ATMIS operations and the crucial role that the officers’ expertise and judgment will play in supporting the mission.
At the closing ceremony on Friday, Maj. Gen. Peter Kimani Muteti, the ATMIS Deputy Force Commander in Charge of Support and Logistics, expressed optimism that the training had equipped the officers with the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill their responsibilities effectively.
Maj. Gen. Muteti emphasized the importance of upholding the ATMIS mandate and contributing to peace and stability in Somalia and the Horn of Africa region.
The officers, including Col. Dismas Hakizimana, the ATMIS Burundi contingent Deputy Commander, acknowledged the training’s value in enhancing their capacity to carry out their duties.
Various topics were covered during the induction, such as the ATMIS mandate and structure, Standard Operating Procedures, rules of engagement, and civil-military cooperation, among others.
ATMIS military staff officers play a crucial role in providing expert advice to the Force Headquarters in their areas of specialization, including intelligence, logistics, planning, operations, and coordination.
The mandatory induction training aims to equip the officers with the necessary skills and understanding of the Mission’s SOPs to effectively carry out their duties and address potential challenges.
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