Newly deployed army workers officers serving with the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) have concluded a five-day necessary induction coaching to familiarise themselves with the peace-support operations and mandate.
On the opening ceremony on Monday, the Performing ATMIS Pressure Commander, Maj. Gen. Marius Ngendabanka, stated the coaching was vital to integrating the officers, given their essential roles in supporting the Mission’s army operations.
“I urge you to embrace the values of professionalism, teamwork, and integrity. Bear in mind, your position isn’t just about performing duties, but in addition upholding the very best self-discipline requirements,” stated Maj. Gen. Ngendabanka.
“ATMIS is a multi-dimensional mission with complicated operations in a dynamic setting, and subsequently your experience and judgment will probably be key to supporting our operations,” he added.
On the closing ceremony on Friday, ATMIS Deputy Pressure Commander in Cost of Assist and Logistics, Maj. Gen. Peter Kimani Muteti, was optimistic that the coaching had offered the officers with the requisite information and abilities to successfully perceive the Mission and their duties in advancing the Mission’s mandate.
“It is very important be sure that the mandate of ATMIS and the follow-on mission are carried ahead with the last word purpose of making certain peace and stability in Somalia and the Horn of Africa area,” stated Maj. Gen. Muteti.
“I consider you could have the information and the instruments in your facet and that as you deploy, you at the moment are able to contribute to the mandate,” he defined.
The officers acknowledged the significance of the coaching in successfully discharging their duties.
“The coaching offered detailed information, which can go a great distance towards serving to us work successfully and we’re grateful for it,” stated Col. Dismas Hakizimana, ATMIS Burundi contingent Deputy Commander, who spoke on behalf of the individuals.
Matters coated within the induction included the ATMIS mandate and construction, Customary Working Procedures, together with the Guidelines of Engagement, the Legislation of Armed Battle and Baby Safety, civil-military cooperation, conduct and self-discipline of workers officers and prevention of sexual abuse and exploitation.
Contributors had been additionally taken by means of civilian casualty monitoring and reporting, Somali tradition and faith, data and communication expertise (ICT) safety and explosive hazard consciousness.
ATMIS army workers officers present professional recommendation to the Pressure Headquarters of their respective fields of specialization, together with intelligence, logistics, planning, operations and coordination.
The necessary induction coaching is designed to equip the officers with the mandatory abilities and information to discharge their duties and acquaint them with the Mission’s commonplace working procedures (SOPs). It ensures the officers perceive the work setting, anticipated challenges and mitigation measures.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS).