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DJIBOUTI -- Service members assigned to Combined Joint Task Force — Horn of Africa completed a radio communication training course with Djiboutian service members at the Djiboutian General Regiment Base, Oct. 21.
"The training was a result of a request from the Djiboutian military," said Marine Capt. Steven Pederson, a native of San Bernardino, Calif. and CJTF-HOA communications operations officer. "They reached out to us and asked for some training on equipment that was recently given to them."
Since the Djiboutian equipment isn't the same as U.S. military gear, the CJTF-HOA team spent a week learning how to operate the Djiboutian equipment and creating a training plan. The Djiboutian military asked CJTF-HOA for help with two specific types of radios and one computer system.
"The best way to learn is to teach," said Pederson. "We definitely improved our proficiency in the course of training them."
The first week of training consisted of a detailed presentation on the Djiboutians' radio and computer equipment that covered programming frequencies.
"It has been excellent, despite the difficulties that we had with the equipment," said Djiboutian Army Lt. Amir Abdoulazic. "But they have made every effort to make sure we understand our equipment."
During the second week of the course, Djiboutian military members were tested on proper demonstration and operation of their radio and computer systems.
No longer using the training aids, the Djiboutian military members showed their instructors how to program both types of radio equipment, and link to satellites to receive their GPS coordinates.
"Their communication is going to be improved a hundred times over," said Petty Officer 1st Class Shawn Allwood, a native of Elmira, N.Y. and an interior communications electrician assigned to CJTF-HOA. "They will be able to communicate better with their troops out in the field."
The last day concluded with a couple hours of practical operations and a question and answer session. Afterward, the class and instructors gathered to conclude the training course with a group photo.
"I would like to express my gratitude to the CJTF-HOA commander for giving them the opportunity to have this training course," said Abdoulazic.
| Date Taken: | 10.23.2009 |
| Date Posted: | 10.23.2009 10:10 |
| Story ID: | 40561 |
| Location: | DJIBOUTI, DJ |
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