Course Mountain Warfare for the Afghan military

(To Greater Defense)
07/08/18

Learning the main knots, rope maneuvers, abseiling and fixed rope ascent techniques as well as the use of cableways for transporting department armament, are just some of the learning objectives included in the program didactic program for the "Mountain Warfare" course organized by the Train Advise Assist Command West TAAC W in favor of five soldiers of the Afghan National Army (ANA) or the Afghan Army.

The basic combat course in a mountain environment, conducted by TAAC W personnel, lasted from 7 to 19 July and took place in the brand new training area "Training Center TORA ALFA Climbing Wall". This type of training was born from the requests for support expressed by the commander of the 207th Afghan Army Corps to make the training of its soldiers even more closely related to the morphology of the territory.

Great satisfaction was shown by the instructors of the Italian contingent, on a brigade basis Pinerolo, for the results achieved and the performance provided by the students during the practical activities of the Mountain Warfare course.

The chief of staff of the 207th Corps pronounced words of praise towards the Afghan military, urging them to express the same professionalism during the operational activities in which they will be involved with the aim of guaranteeing peace in their country

The goal of the mission Resolute Support it consists precisely in the training, assistance and advice of the Afghan security forces, and in this context also includes the "Mountain Warfare" course.