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FT. BENNING, Ga. -- Military planners for U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa met in Georgia Jan. 23-28 for the African Land Forces Summit final planning event. The weeklong event allowed the team finalize logistical plans for ALFS, which is scheduled to take place March 21-25.
ALFS is a multinational training event involving leaders from more than 40 African countries, and hosted by the U.S. Army Chief of Staff. The planning and execution is organized by SETAF-AF. For the first time since 2014, it will be hosted in the United States. Ordinarily, the event is held in Africa.
This year’s event will provide an opportunity for leaders to observe world-class training programs and facilities on Ft. Benning to include infantry basic training, airborne training, and U.S. Army Ranger School.
“Every year we have a different theme,” said Lt. Col. Robert Miller, lead planner for ALFS 2022. “This year we’re talking about how resilient institutions build resilient leaders.”
Miller added that this year gives U.S. Army trainers a chance to demonstrate the importance of the Noncommissioned Officers Corps, and the value they can bring to the force as a whole.
“We’re looking at the role of the NCO, how NCOs create a lot of that resiliency within the organization by being able to train not only other NCOs but officers as well,” Miller said.
In addition to observing training on Ft. Benning, Miller said that a variety of cultural events are planned for the visiting participants, including discussions, presentations, and venues showcasing local culture and hospitality.
ALFS 22 will build upon the success of previous summits and continue to bolster U.S. and African security by fostering communication, cooperation, and planning amongst partner nations. The training event exemplifies the mission SETAF-AF has in Africa, to work with partner nations in providing training opportunities and solutions, as well as supporting security and peacekeeping missions throughout the continent.
| Date Taken: | 02.01.2022 |
| Date Posted: | 02.01.2022 10:28 |
| Story ID: | 413769 |
| Location: | COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, US |
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