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MARRAKECH, Morocco — Special Operations Command Africa hosted a Joint Combined Exchange Training between the U.S. Army 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Moroccan 1st and 2nd Brigade d'Infanterie Parachutiste, Royal Moroccan Gendarmerie and the Moroccan Air Force Special Forces Company, in Marrakech, Morocco, Jan. 28 – Feb. 25, 2025.
The four-week training course focused on sharpening specialized skills that play a pivotal role in improving the regional security environment of Northwest Africa.
Events kicked off with opening ceremonies and an orientation about the law of armed conflict to serve as the baseline of rules that need to be adhered to in real and training combat scenarios.
Participants then spent the next few weeks expanding upon skills such as tactical combat casualty care, rappelling, close quarters battle, squad and urban movements, and live weapon marksmanship in both day and nighttime environments.
“These events help make both us and the Moroccans a stronger force,” said a 19th SFG (A) team sergeant. “It helps increase border security, safety and denies the ability for violent extremist organizations to get a foothold in the country and abroad.”
As the course drew to an end, both forces prepared for a two-day culmination exercise. The operators had to plan missions, secure objectives and intelligence and capture a high value target utilizing the skills learned throughout the course.
The JCET concluded with a graduation ceremony where each unit was recognized for their work and contributions during the training.
“In the near future, we’re looking forward to more engagements with special forces teams as well as the Security Force Assistance Brigade, as Morocco is really seen as a pillar of security here within the African continent,” said a 19th SFG (A) detachment commander.
Moroccan forces have participated alongside the U.S. and other international partners in multiple other JCETs and exercises such as African Lion and Flintlock. These continued commitments help develop and maintain military-to-military connections and promote cooperation and cohesiveness in future exercises and real-world crises.
| Date Taken: | 02.21.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 03.20.2025 10:24 |
| Story ID: | 491952 |
| Location: | MARRAKECH, MA |
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