British Peace Support Team (Africa) @BPST_A Twitter profile

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

5 years

The detection of IEDs is a key skill for any military. Last week saw instrs from #KDF supported by @BritishArmy #Proud_Sappers deliver trg to Rwandan and Ugandan Defence forces in Rwanda helping develop their own instructor capability. Surely integration at its best! #UKCSSF

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

3 years

The #Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) @GhArmedForces had an urgent request of 🇬🇧 BPST(A). Could we deliver a 3️⃣ week Search course, with less than 2️⃣ weeks notice inorder to assist the 🇬🇭 GAF with sending the correctly trained individuals on mission in mid April? Obviously we said "YES".

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

5 years

A strong and stable #Africa is the only solution to peace in the region. The #UKGov and @BritishArmy works alongside its African & International partners to develop training, increase outputs and deter armed groups and organisations whom wish to harm the civilian population.

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

2 years

📢Today is 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗞𝗶𝘀𝘄𝗮𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆! Did you know that the Kiswahili language is one of the most widely spoken languages in Africa & the most widely spoken in Sub-Saharan Africa? 😀Well, we also speak it in 🇬🇧 BPST(A)👇! #WorldKiswahiliLanguageDay

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

5 years

Violent & Extreme groups in Non-International Armed Conflicts often operate outside the boundaries of the law. That is why the #UKGov and @BritishArmy support @_AfricanUnion & @UN missions in #Africa to ⛔ terrorist organisations and help bring ✌️ 🕊️ and stability to the region!

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

6 years

Great effort again from the Gurkha Rifles and @BATUKOfficial for supporting them in country. Always great ambassadors for @BritishArmy look forward to having them supporting our activities again in the near future!

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

4 years

BPST(A) is paying tribute and thanking the Kenya Defence Forces @kdfinfo who we work together with in preparing for UN Peacekeeping Missions. Thank you for working with the 🇬🇧 military in your pre-deployment training. @UKinKenya #UKCSSF #BritishArmy #PKDay

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

7 years

@BPST_EA Receptionist, Annah meeting Special Envoy to the @UNHCR Angelina Jolie. @ipstc

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

3 years

Today, sailors from the @hms_kent , a type 23 frigate that is part of UK's global deployment aimed at maritime security ties with allies like Kenya, conducted community outreach programmes in Mombasa, 🇰🇪. #CSG21 #GlobalBritain

British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

3 years

. @JSHeappey then got a chance to visit Mombasa, where he received a Royal Navy Ship @hms_kent , with 🇬🇧 STTT Marines on board to work with Kenyan Navy’s Special Operations Squadron (SOS). He also witnessed a training between the @RoyalNavy and the 🇰🇪 Navy Training College (KNTC).

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

5 years

All over the world, there are Commonwealth War Graves of soldiers who perished, today we remember them.

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

2 years

Training to the @kdfinfo by a 🇬🇧 STTT continues in Isiolo, 🇰🇪. The Dismounted Reconnaissance Course came to an end last week with the #Kenya Defence Force students delivering teach backs to the STTTs, completing a no. of reconnaissance serials that included night time training.

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

5 years

Another great example of a @BritishArmy soldier💂‍♂️💂‍♀️ being front and centre, pushing Peace and Security on the continent working with both home partners and international!

Rt Hon Lord Alok Sharma

@AlokSharma_RDG

5 years

#UKaid improves UK national security by tackling instability + preventing conflicts around the world through @DFID_UK @UKCSSF Conflicts don't respect borders. This is vital work for spreading peace and prosperity. #100waysAidWorks for the UK and the world #GlobalBritain

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

4 years

BPST(A) is congratulating the Kenya Defence Forces @kdfinfo on this #KDFday . 🇬🇧soldiers come to 🇰🇪& work together with KDF in preparation for UN Peacekeeping Missions. Thank you for working with the 🇬🇧 military in your pre-deployment training. #UKCSSF #BritishArmy #HappyKDFDay

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

7 years

KDF soldiers conduct urban village clearance drills with the guidance of @3_rifles instructors @kdfinfo @BPST_EA

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

7 years

16 students from @kdfinfo and @PoliceKE undergo Improvised Explosive Device Disposal trg; ensuring safe disposal of improvised munitions

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

3 years

The @Proud_Sappers Corps Col Matt & Sgt Major WO1 Marc visited the BPST(A) HQ today as part of their mini tour of 🇬🇧 Royal Engineer locations in 🇰🇪. They enjoyed the visit & now understand just how much the Sapper family are +vely impacting Eng. capability in Sub-Saharan Africa.

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

3 years

Next month, BPST(A) will be supporting the Malawi🇲🇼 Battalion (MALBATT) pre-deployment training, in preparation for @MONUSCO . The International Day of @UN Peacekeepers celebrates these Forces personnel as 🇲🇼is one of the countries serving in the UN mission in the DRC🇨🇩. #UKCSSF

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

3 years

"I watched Private Rogers deliver a day’s training in #IEDs , and what was great to see was the amount of questions the 🇰🇪 Kenya Defence Forces @kdfinfo had for him… and on the lessons..." A 🇬🇧 Short Term Training Team (STTT) instructor on some of his training highlights. #UKCSSF

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

1 year

2/2 This is the lowest standard required to work in Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD). All the #Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) @GhArmedForces students managed to pass this level of the course, so great steps in the right ➡️. Most theory syllabus for IMAS level 2️⃣ has also been done.

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

1 year

🏅 Mr. Mutambio, a 1️⃣1️⃣3️⃣ year old former private soldier with the 2️⃣1️⃣ (East African) Infantry Brigade and a Veteran of #WWII had his #WWII Campaign Medals replaced at the 🇬🇧 BPST(A) Headquarters in Nairobi, 🇰🇪. 🪖 He was enlisted on 01/10/1940 and was discharged on 14/11/1945.

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

3 years

. @JSHeappey then got a chance to visit Mombasa, where he received a Royal Navy Ship @hms_kent , with 🇬🇧 STTT Marines on board to work with Kenyan Navy’s Special Operations Squadron (SOS). He also witnessed a training between the @RoyalNavy and the 🇰🇪 Navy Training College (KNTC).

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

2 years

In #Ghana 🇬🇭, a 🇬🇧 Short Term Training Team (STTT) with the support of the 🇬🇧 BPST(A) concluded a 4️⃣ week @UNMAS Improvised Explosive Device Disposal ( #IED D) Advanced course to the @GhArmedForces . #Toughingitout Thread👇

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

4 years

This is who we are... An introduction to the British Peace Support Team - Africa (BPST(A))

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

3 years

Ongoing Battlefield Medical Train the Trainer (T3) course in Isiolo, 🇰🇪. The 🇬🇧 BPST(A) supported course is being conducted by a 🇬🇧 Short Term Training Team (STTT) to 30 Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) @kdfinfo military personnel. #UKCSSF

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

7 years

BPST(EA) sponsored Search course opening ceremony. 28 students from @kdfinfo @UPDFSPOKESMAN and Burundi. @UKCSSF

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

1 year

1/2 Last wk ended with the 1️⃣7️⃣ students of the 🇰🇪 Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) @kdfinfo being awarded their qualification as Battlefield Medic Instructors. Personnel came from various KDF units, with skillsets ranging from tank drivers to rescue swimmers & 🚁 rescue specialists.

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

4 years

. @UKinGhana opened the Staff Officers Planning Course-Training of Trainers (ToT) Course about a wk ago. Funded by BPST(A), the cse has been conducted in parallel with the EHAT-ToT Course. This is the 1st rotation of equipping @GAF_online & Police with a C-IED capability. #UKCSSF

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

5 years

Having women instructors delivering Battlefield Medical Training is a great way to support 🌍 partners, including the Kenya Defence Forces @kdfinfo in their preparation for UN Peace Support Operations. Skills for life! #BritishArmy making a diff #UKCSSF #EachforEqual #IWD2020

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

4 years

Today is a special day. It is #RemembranceSunday . As the sun goes down in the evening & as it comes up in the morning, we at BPST(A) will remember our fallen fathers. We will always remember them. Please grant them a silent moment. #LestWeForget #EveryPoppyCounts #RemembranceDay

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

5 years

Violent & Extreme organisations have no place in #Africa . That is why we #UKGov work to support the goals set by @_AfricanUnion & @UN on the continent. Countries like 🇰🇪 🇪🇹 🇺🇬 are working to defeat extermism in East Africa and we are proud to support. #UKCSSF

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

3 years

🇬🇧 - 🇬🇭 Last week saw 2⃣3⃣ successful @GhArmedForces (GAF) personnel complete the final element of a 1⃣5⃣ week 🇬🇧 BPST(A) funded Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) levels 1⃣➖3⃣ and Improvised Explosive Device Disposal (IEDD) Basic➖Advance courses. #UKCSSF Thread👇

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

4 years

The Explosive Hazard Awareness Course (EHAT), is one of the courses currently underway at the @IPSTCKenya , offered to @kdfinfo . Over 30 soldiers are being trained by trainers that were taught by the BPST(A), passing on invaluable skills, in preparation for deployment. #UKCSSF

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

2 years

🇬🇧 - 🇰🇪 Training activities in #Kenya are back! The @ATMIS_Somalia pre-deployment training to over 6️⃣5️⃣0️⃣ @kdfinfo troops is currently underway in Isiolo, 🇰🇪. A 🇬🇧 STTT is here for 2️⃣ weeks for the 🇬🇧 BPST(A) supported training. Watch this space for more! #UKCSSF

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

2 years

Members of 🇬🇧 @35Eod have been supporting the 🇰🇪 Defence Forces (KDF) @kdfinfo at the School of Military Engineering in #Kenya , in the delivery of a Conventional Munitions Disposal course. This is to support the #Kenya Army's pledge to the @UN . #UKCSSF

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

5 years

This year we have worked across the continent of #Africa supporting our partners in Countering the Improvised Explosive Device threat faced in many operational areas #CIED Only by #sharing experiences will we get better, learning works both ways. #UKCSSF

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

7 years

On Top of the World. At the summit of Mount Kenya! We haven't told them there is no helicopter to taken them down! #MountKenya @kwskenya

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

5 years

#Malawi Defence Force (MDF) soldiers, finalising their training ready to deploy in support of @MONUSCO . Make sure you wear your body armour! #BritishArmy #RoyalMarines continue to support.

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

1 year

We end the week on a happy dance note! The @UKinZambia 🇬🇧 High Commissioner His Excellency Nicholas Woolley got to enjoy some 🕺 with the 🇿🇲 Police Service Formed Police Unit at #Sondela , during a visit to see their preparation for peace support operations. What a pleasure 😁!

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

3 years

The 🇬🇧 BPST(A) funded Improvised Explosive Device Disposal (Intermediate) course is currently in full swing in #Ghana 🇬🇭. This is the second of 3️⃣ courses (1️⃣5️⃣ weeks total) that @GhArmedForces will attend in order to become #EOD specialists, ready to deploy on #UN PSOs. #UKCSSF

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

3 years

A Police Explosive Hazards Awareness Training-Training of Trainers (EHAT-T3) course has started in🇬🇭.The aim of the course is to develop the capability of Police Contributing Countries (PCCs) to prepare their Police Officers for operations where IEDs are a threat in PSOs. #UKCSSF

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

7 years

. @kdfinfo students receive training from UK & Danish instructors in Counter IED drills in Kenya @UKCSSF @amisomsomalia

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

6 years

A tough week for Zambat 5 as the ZDF practice mount/dismount drills. Utilising a Zambian Airforce #MI17 . Maintained well and painted excellently this performs brilliantly on #Ops . One of the highlights of the training so far! British and US mentors supporting throughout! #UKCSSF

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

3 years

BPST(A) supported @amisomsomalia XI pre-deployment training (PDT) is almost coming to an end in Isiolo, 🇰🇪. At least 650 @kdfinfo students (all ranks) have undergone 3 weeks of basic PDT training by a 🇬🇧 Short Term Training Team (STTT) in a number of different skill sets. #UKCSSF

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

3 years

A long time coming😊! After nearly two years of work by 🇬🇧 BPST(A) and IPSTC to incorporate @UN C-IED training material & aligning the Humanitarian Peace Support School (HPSS) 🇰🇪 to the UN #IEDD Standards, this week’s UN ITS visit is a major step towards UN training recognition.

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

3 years

Our joint exercises with the @kdfinfo continues....🇬🇧 BPST(A) supported by a 🇬🇧 STTT are training together with about 24 🇰🇪 Defence Forces (KDF) in Combat Tracking in order to defeat the use of #IEDs in Somalia and disrupt insurgent movement of weapons and ammunition. #UKCSSF

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

3 years

At least 1000 personnel from the Zambia🇿🇲 Defence Force embarked on a BPST(A) supported pre-deployment training, after a 14 month break due to COVID-19, from last week. The contingent is deployed annually in support of the UN Mission in Central Africa Republic - MINUSCA. #UKCSSF

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

3 years

The UK🇬🇧 mentors in Zambia🇿🇲 have been more involved in the staff training due to a reduced number of the Zambia Defence Forces (ZDF) instructors. The development of a larger cadre of ZDF staff instructors will be a BPST(A) focus once pre-deployment training is complete. #UKCSSF

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

5 years

Great article out today on #Uganda People's Defence Force training in both Entebbe and Singo alongside #BritishArmy & #RoyalMarines #UKCSSF

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

7 years

Protected Mobility! @kdfinfo students learn the theory of mounted contact drills when op in an urban environment @UKCSSF @scots_guards

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

3 years

The 🇬🇧BPST(A) has been busy in #Malawi 🇲🇼 for the last 3⃣ weeks. They have been running 3⃣ training courses back to back: The 'Team Medic Train the Trainer course', 'Method of instruction course', and 'Force Intervention Brigade (FIB) Staff Officer Training'. #UKCSSF #ArmyTraining

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

3 years

Countdown to 2⃣0⃣2⃣2⃣! 5⃣ days... 🇵 🇭 🇴 🇹 🇴 🇴 🇫 🇹 🇭 🇪 🇩 🇦 🇾 ⬇️ This yr, BPST(A) ran a 2-month training to 2⃣5⃣0⃣ @ArmedGambia troops that were preparing to deploy on different UN missions including @UN_MINUSMA & @UN_CAR . One of the 🇬🇧 trainers was a 🇬🇲 National😀!

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

2 years

Year 3⃣ of the C- #IED Capability build got underway in 🇬🇭 yesterday. Next rotation will see 3⃣0⃣ @GhArmedForces (GAF) Soldiers & Officers aim to complete the Conventional Munitions Disposal(CMD), & Improvised Explosive Device Disposal(IEDD) I & A courses over the next 5⃣ months.

British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

3 years

🇬🇧 - 🇬🇭 The Commander 🇬🇧BPST(A), Colonel Alex Wilson, was able to close the course and training year 2⃣ of 4⃣. He saw a demonstration of this new @GhArmedForces capability and was able award those who really excelled on the course. #UKCSSF

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

4 years

This is Kevin Karanja, a course student just a year ago, to a teacher now. It has been fantastic to mentor this great Regional Instructor from 🇰🇪 as @EASF4Peace prepares for @AU_PSD missions. #UKCSSF

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

4 years

The🇬🇲Gambia's new @UN Quick Reaction Force (QRF) Company pledge represents a clear & strong commitment to peacekeeping. UN QRF Coy is one of the most demanding, agile and responsive units in @UNPeacekeeping . The 🇬🇧 is working with them to continue to develop their pledge. #UKCSSF

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

4 years

Last week, with the permission of 🇰🇪, BPST(A) brought 6 UPDF Marines into 🇰🇪 to undertake 5 days intensive powerboat Coxswain training at Watamu, via the Indian Ocean Maritime Training Centre (IOMTC). These marines will be deployed to Mogadishu as part of @amisomsomalia . #UKCSSF

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

7 years

HMS Monmouth alongside #Mombasa , maintaining the close maritime relationship @kdfinfo

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

2 years

#PKDay Annually, 🇬🇧 BPST (A) delivers about 1⃣0⃣0⃣ training activities to 1⃣1⃣0⃣0⃣0⃣ personnel in over 7⃣0⃣ different courses that range from pre-deployment training for @UN & @_AfricanUnion Troop and Police Contributing Countries. #UKCSSF #PKDay22 👇

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

3 years

The 🇰🇪 HPSS @kdfinfo instructors in the 🇬🇧 receiving their certificates of achievement, as they successfully pass the Ground Sign Awareness International Instructors Course at the DEMS Training Regiment. Next week they move on to the C-IED Instructors Course. Great work KDF! 👏

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

3 years

Great news! With 🇬🇧BPST(A)'s support, 🇰🇪 Humanitarian Peace Support School @kdfinfo instructors arrived in the Defence Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Munitions & Search Training Regiment in the UK, attending the Ground Sign Awareness Course & C-IED International Instructors Course.

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

3 years

In Malawi 🇲🇼, #RemembranceSunday Parade took place at the Lilongwe War Memorial Tower today. In attendance were among others, 🇬🇧 BPST(A)'s Lt Col Jim Peycke, a rep from @UKinMalawi , the 🇲🇼 President @LAZARUSCHAKWERA , the Defence Force Commander, & the Inspector General of Police.

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

2 years

🇬🇧 BPST(A) are back in the #Gambia 🇬🇲 ! We are running another 'Gender in Peace Support Operations' training course at the Joint Officers Mess in Kotu, delivered to the @ArmedGambia , that will be on for the next 2⃣ weeks. #UKCSSF Thread👇

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

1 year

The Battlefield Medic 'Train the Trainer' course to the #Kenya Defence Forces continues in 🇰🇪. The course is being delivered by a 🇬🇧 STTT with the support of 🇬🇧 BPST(A), and those trained will go on to train non-medical 🪖s as part of the @kdfinfo deployment to @ATMIS_Somalia .

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

4 years

The C-IED Standardisation Writing Week started today and will be running for a week. This is a critical step to aligning HPSS with the @UN C-IED Curriculum & a core component of the Institution Development Programme. BPST(A) Commander Col. Chippy Minton opened the event. #UKCSSF

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

2 years

🧕👩‍🎨 Today is @_AfricanUnion 's #Africa 's Women's Day. 🇬🇧 BPST(A), an integrated team, building continental capacity for @UN / #AU Peace Support Operations, has been working with Africa's #Women to deliver #peacekeeping training and more, across the globe. More in the video 👇.

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

2 years

🚁 Last week drone video of parts of the Medical 'TrainingOfTrainers' course in action in 🇿🇲 , to the #Zambia Defence Force (ZDF). Training was conducted by a 🇬🇧 STTT supported by 🇬🇧 BPST(A) & in partnership with 🇺🇸 #GPOI . #StrongerTogether2023 #UKCSSF

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

3 years

The 🇬🇧 BPST(A) supported 'Team Medic Train the Trainer' course that was running in🇲🇼delivered training to up to 4⃣0⃣ personnel of the #Malawi Defence Force (MDF). Those trained will be deploying in September this year. #UKCSSF More👇

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

3 years

When we train together as the 🇬🇧 and 🇰🇪on courses like the Battlefield Medical Training in Isiolo, we are better able to respond to global challenges, including security. Our relationship with 🇰🇪 and all our partners in Africa is based on deep respect and mutual interest. #UKCSSF

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

3 years

🇬🇧 - 🇱🇷 - 🇫🇷 The @UN_MINUSMA pre-deployment training to members of the Armed Forces of #Liberia is currently underway in Careysburg. #British and #French forces, working with BPST(A) as a joint mission, are training a 150 strong force who will deploy later in March. #EFS #UKCSSF

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

3 years

Part of the 🇬🇧 Short Term Training Team (STTT) and BPST(A) supported training to the 🇬🇲 Armed Forces (GAF) @ArmedGambia includes the just ended EHAT course, Mortar Training, Defensive Engineering, & Support Weapons Training for the QRF company planned for @UN operations. #UKCSSF

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

3 years

We are in Sierre Leone! A 🇬🇧 Short Term Training Team (STTT) with the support of 🇬🇧 BPST(A) is underway in Sierra Leone 🇸🇱, training 1⃣2⃣0⃣ personnel from the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF), preparing them for a #UN Peace Keeping mission. #UKCSSF

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

1 year

#Malawi 🇲🇼 🪖 Training in Malawi continues... A 🇬🇧 Short Term Training Team (STTT) are observing - mentoring an almost 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ contingent of the Malawi Defence Forces on MALBATT XV. This activity forms a critical part of the training transition to being Malawi led. #UKCSSF

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

3 years

The 🇬🇧 BPST(A) supported @UN Pre-Deployment Training for the Malawian contingent (MALBATT) deployed annually to the Force Intervention Brigade in @MONUSCO is currently underway in🇲🇼. Up to 850 Malawi Defence Forces (MDF) peacekeepers are being trained, for over 10 weeks. #UKCSSF

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

6 months

🇬🇧 BPST(A) in #Kenya 🇰🇪 A recent C- #IED Defense Experts Working Group held at the Humanitarian Peace Support School in Nairobi. Representation incl. the @StateINL , @GhArmedForces , @UNMAS , @kdfinfo , & @PoliceKE who were developing a common understanding of the present threat.

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

4 years

The countdown is on! In just 4 weeks, @kdfinfo expert trainers will be delivering both the Staff Officers Planning Course (SOPC) & the Staff Officers Awareness Courses (SOAC) at the HPSS, supported by the @Proud_Sappers of BPST(A) and @IPSTKenya . @UKinKenya #BritishArmy #UKCSSF

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

5 years

It's the UK leading the #UNSC this month, today they will chair 2 important topics to us here in #Africa , #WPS and Security and Stability. Last week we completed another Female Engagement Team course with @AMISOM . All #UKCSSF work in Africa has an element of Human Security.

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

3 years

Training of the MDF in🇲🇼continues, even as they prepare for their deployment to the #DRC later this year to be part of @MONUSCO . Part of the 🇬🇧and🇲🇼team pose below, while another BPST(A) rep - Major Gilbody teaches the MDF the UN Military Planning Process near Salima,🇲🇼. #UKCSSF

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

2 years

This morning, the 🇬🇧 BPST(A) Commander Col Wilson and 🇬🇧 BPST(A) Head of Southern Africa Lt Col Peycke met the 🇬🇧 High Commissioner to #Zambia Nicholas Woolley @nkwoolley to discuss among other things the start of ZAMBATT VIII by the 🇿🇲 Defence Forces starting on later this week.

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

4 years

No instructor? No problem! This week, BPST(A) is supporting the British High Commission @UKinKenya and the Defence Academy of the UK @DefAcUK to deliver the 🇬🇧 Strategic Leadership Programme at @IPSTCKenya . This is a fully virtual course; a first for BPST(A) and IPSTC. #UKCSSF

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

3 years

BPST(A) is paying tribute and thanking the 🇬🇧soldiers who come to countries we deliver our training to in🌍, and pass on invaluable skills to the host Defence Forces, in preparation for @UN Peacekeeping Missions. On this International Day of UN Peacekeepers, we thank you! #UKCSSF

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

5 years

Instrs from #KDF CIED school funded by #UKCSSF continue to deliver training to international partners. Future #UPDF instrs have received vital lessons on what to do when you locate an IED. KDF delivering training to UPDF who in turn will deliver to Somalians 😏 @_AfricanUnion

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

3 years

BPST(A) is paying tribute to the Kenya🇰🇪 Defence Force @kdfinfo who we work together with in preparation for the @UN Peacekeeping Missions. The 🇬🇧 military is honored to support you in your pre-deployment training. #UKCSSF #PKDay #BritishArmy

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

5 years

The UK supports several Peace Support Operations (PSOs) across #Africa . 1 such mission is #Somalia which @kdfinfo deploy over 3000 personnel for yearly, before deploying they conduct Pre Deployment Training (PDT) ensuring they meet @_AfricanUnion standards in all categories.

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

5 years

The Formed #Police Unit #UN trg has saw 30 new instructors learn and successfully demonstrate the skills required to deploy on @UNOPS as @UNPOL . Our aim =s self sufficiency on training where current gaps exist by delivering fit for purpose training. #UKCSSF @_AfricanUnion

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

3 years

Last week, the 🇬🇧 BPST(A) Engineer QMSI @JayRochester_ hosted a brief and demonstration to the UK Minister of Africa, @vickyford in Accra, #Ghana 🇬🇭. The Minister got to see first hand the grade 'A' C- #IED training being delivered by BPST(A). #UKCSSF

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

2 years

🇬🇧 BPST(A) has delivered Counter Improvised Explosive Device (C- #IED ) training for over 1⃣5⃣ years in many @_AfricanUnion countries including #Kenya (usually at the Humanitarian Peace Support School in Embakasi, Nairobi), #Ghana , #Zambia , and #Somalia . #UKCSSF Thread...👇

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

2 years

The 🇿🇲n Battalion (ZAMBATT) VIII is currently on! Training started with the 🇺🇸 & 🇬🇧 Short Term Training Teams (supported by 🇬🇧 BPST(A)) trainers introducing themselves to the #Zambia group that will be undergoing training. Trainers also got a chance to see the training materials.

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

2 years

Today was a 'Distinguished Visitors' (DV) Day at the #KennethKaunda Peace Training Centre in #Zambia . There were a number of demonstrations from the #Zambia Defence Forces (ZDF) who have completed the ZAMBATT 8⃣ training, supported by the 🇬🇧 and the 🇺🇸 among others. #UKCSSF

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

2 years

As an emotional period comes to an end, we at 🇬🇧 BPST(A) reflect on the period of mourning for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. #QueenElizabethIl #TheQueen #TheQueensFuneral Thread👇

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

7 years

BPST(EA) with Bacbcock assist KN in commissioning their simulator; delivering Navigation, Command and Maritime Ops trg. @kdfinfo @BPST_EA

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

3 years

The 🇬🇧 BPST(A) supported training to the #Zambia Security including the 🇿🇲 Army, 🇿🇲 Air Force, 🇿🇲 Police Service, and 🇿🇲 Correctional Service has come to an end in Lusaka. The closing ceremony was attended by representatives from all the Zambia security arms stated above. #UKCSSF

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

1 year

📢 It's great news for 🇬🇧 BPST (A) this weekend 😄! Our former C- #IED expert WO1 James Rochester @Proud_Sappers is being awarded an MBE (Member of the Most Excellent Order of the #British Empire) by 👑 His Majesty King Charles's 1️⃣ st Birthday Honours List since becoming King.

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

3 years

Lt Col Patricia Musendo & Major Buoe Chanda from the Zambia Defence Force (ZDF) were trained by BPST(A) while serving as Gender Officers. Great news is that they are now facilitating the ongoing ZAMBATT VII pre-deployment training on gender topics including #CRSV & #SGBV . #UKCSSF

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

4 years

The ongoing Safe and Secure Management of Ammunition Course that is directed by BPST(A) Small Arms and Light Weapons Advisor assisted by 3 🇬🇧 Military Instructors from 11 EOD&S gave students an opportunity to see live modular armouries & modular weapons destruction units. #UKCSSF

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

7 years

Grateful to our friends @kdfinfo for allowing us to host our 1st ever course at their School of Armour. Med Trg starts tomorrow. @UKinKenya .

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

6 years

Field/Bush Craft equals lessons outdoors at every School of Infantry! See here, 30 #KDF instructors brushing up on their field skills alongside @2PWRRTigers . This week they will deliver lessons back to the Team in preparation for test week! Enhancing security with defence #UKCSSF

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

8 months

🇬🇧 BPST(A) training in #Somalia 🇸🇴 continues... Here, 🇬🇧 BPST(A) Engineers are conducting a 5️⃣ Cs operation exercise - (Confirm, Clear, Call, Cordon and Control an area where there is suspended #IED s), and also delivering #Gender training to the Somalia National Army. #UKCSSF

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

5 years

Malawian soldiers learning explosive method of entry followed by assaulting the position. Part of #uk support to #African partners, we develop for every scenario and eventuality. These soldiers are now in the #DRC doing this for real! #UKCSSF

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British Peace Support Team (Africa)

@BPST_A

5 years

Delighted to be involved with #UKCSSF efforts as part of #BPST_A assistance to our Zambia and other African partners, including on #CIED and working for #GlobalBritain

Nicholas Woolley

@nkwoolley

5 years

WOW! These men and women kept me & 1000s safe in #CAR 🇨🇫. Proud to see Zambian Defence Force🇿🇲 & @BritishArmy 🇬🇧 train together for #ZAMBATT ’s next #UN 🇺🇳 deployment. 💪🏿 @BPST_A @UN_CAR

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