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MOMBASA, Kenya— — U.S. and Kenyan forces concluded a four-week Joint Combined Exchange Training on Tuesday, Feb. 11, an event aimed at enhancing joint readiness and interoperability.
U.S. Marines assigned to Marines Forces Special Operations Command and elite members assigned to the Kenya Navy Special Operations Squadron, took part in the exchange.
“This JCET was a great opportunity for us as a Marine Raiders team to work with a strategic partner; increasing their tactical capacity while simultaneously refining our skills and instructing ability,” said the U.S. Marine team commander. “The Kenyan Marine Commandos were eager to learn and add to their capabilities through the advanced medical skills and tactics shared during the JCET.”
The techniques and procedures featured in the training included tactical combat casualty care, combat marksmanship, machine gun employment, and full mission profile exercises.
“Kenya is a very important partner to the U.S.,” said the U.S. Marine team chief. “This trip afforded us the unique opportunity to deploy our team, learn about the culture, and hone our own training skills. This mission was the first for many of our young Marine Raiders and the experiences gained on this JCET could not be replaced with training within the U.S. We look forward to the continued growth of the Kenya Navy Special Operations Squadron.”
The KNAVSOS is known for its operational capability and plays a critical role in ensuring maritime security and stability in the region. The full mission profile, completed at the end of the JCET, offered a chance for members to demonstrate all lessons learned while being observed by Kenyan Special Operations instructors in real time.
“Being an instructor in tactics, this JCET broadened up my mind and showed me that we are up to the standards,” said Senior Sgt. Alvin Shem, Kenya Navy Marine Commando. “We would like to say thank you for coming in to help us so that we may grow our standards, and we proudly invite them to have more of these exchanges.”
Events like JCETs demonstrate U.S. Special Operations Command’s commitment to advancing partners’ military capabilities and readiness to aid in collective security and stability efforts.
| Date Taken: | 02.13.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 03.04.2025 05:03 |
| Story ID: | 491601 |
| Location: | MOMBASA, KE |
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