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U.S. Africa Command Spearheads Multinational Military Exercises to Boost Global Security and Cooperation [1]
['U.S. Embassy Dar Es Salaam']
Date: 2024-04-04 11:09:38+00:00
The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) is at the forefront of enhancing military capabilities and fostering cooperation through a series of exercises involving the U.S. military, African nations, and international allies. These strategic engagements address critical security concerns ranging from counterterrorism and maritime security to crisis management, peacekeeping, and humanitarian assistance, demonstrating AFRICOM’s commitment to global peace and security.
Justified Accord 2024: A Milestone in Peacekeeping Operations
From February 26 to March 7, AFRICOM, in collaboration with the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), hosted the largest exercise in East Africa – Justified Accord 2024. Taking place in Kenya, this monumental exercise saw participation from the Republic of Tanzania and 22 other countries. It aimed at enhancing the readiness of the U.S. joint force, equipping regional partners for UN and AU missions, and bolstering multinational interoperability for humanitarian and crisis response.
This year marked a significant contribution from the Tanzanian People’s Defense Forces Land Forces Command in the Field Training Exercise (FTX), providing a unique opportunity for joint training with U.S. and U.K Forces. This collaboration focused on dismounted Infantry tasks, directly supporting Peacekeeping missions. Concurrently, TPDF Staff officers engaged in a Command Post Exercise to advance interoperability with the U.S., U.K, and other African nations, ensuring preparedness for future Peacekeeping missions and conflicts.
Cutlass Express 24: Advancing Maritime Security and Cooperation
Highlighting the importance of maritime security, AFRICOM sponsored Cutlass Express 24, an exercise dedicated to enhancing regional cooperation and maritime domain awareness. Conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVAF) and the U.S. Sixth Fleet, this initiative spanned two weeks across East Africa and the Western Indian Ocean. It united participants from numerous nations and international bodies, including Comoros, Djibouti, Georgia, Tanzania and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), among others.
The exercise underscored the readiness and cooperation of the Tanzania People’s Defense Forces, particularly in maritime domain awareness, anti-piracy efforts, and countering illicit trafficking. The Tanzanian Navy and Marine Police engaged in rigorous training, focusing on visit, board, search, and seizure (VBSS) and maritime interdiction, among other scenarios. A pivotal achievement was the emphasis on legal prosecution of illicit activities, demonstrating the integrated strength of the Tanzania Marine Police Force and the TPDF Navy in safeguarding maritime domains.
Through initiatives like Justified Accord 2024 and Cutlass Express 24, the United States Africa Command continues to play a vital role in global security and cooperation. These exercises not only strengthen military capabilities but also foster a spirit of collaboration among nations, crucial for addressing contemporary security challenges and promoting peace.
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Justified Accord 2024
Cutlass Express 24
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