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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 1,500 troops from the six East African Community (EAC) member states are scheduled to carry out joint drills in Uganda, the UPDF said on Wednesday.
The military in a statement issued said the troops from Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi and South Sudan will be joined by civilians in the 12th EAC Field Training Exercise.
The exercise scheduled to be held in May and June in eastern Uganda will test the readiness of the troops to respond to complex security challenges, according to the statement.
Delegates at the ongoing Main Planning Conference for EAC Armed Forces Field Training Exercise Ushirikiano Imara 2022 in Kampala. Hon Lydia Wanyoto is the Exercise Head of Mission. pic.twitter.com/IsHBajoQHS
— Defence Spokesperson (@UPDFspokespersn) February 23, 2022
At a planning meeting held on Wednesday, Col. Raphael Kiptoo, who represented the EAC Secretary-General, said such exercises enhance the already high level of interconnectedness and interoperability of the troops in the region.
The drills, which have been conducted since 2005 under various themes, are conducted in accordance with the EAC Protocol on Cooperation in Defense Affairs. The exercises are conducted on a rotational basis among the partner states every two years.
Happening Now: EAC delegates gathered at Silver Springs Hotel K’la for The Main Planning Conference For the upcoming 12th EAC Armed Forces Field Training Exercise Ushirikiano Imara 2022 due 27 May – 16 Jun 22 in Jinja Uganda. pic.twitter.com/blPIU8QZYy
— Defence Spokesperson (@UPDFspokespersn) February 23, 2022
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