This first Battalion level unit (called GTIA 1 "Waraba") had previously been trained at the Koulikoro Training Center in the period March-May 2013.
In fact, in the general framework of planning the shifts for the preparation and use in operation of the battalions already formed by EUTM, the need emerged to have additional specific complementary training cycles carried out. These courses are designed to implement the lessons learned in the course of employment and to diversify the technical-tactical capabilities of the Malian units according to the evolutionary developments of the operational scenario in the north of the country.
At the end of the specific practical training activities, on Friday 2 May, during the final ceremony of greeting at the GTIA 1 Waraba, certificates for the completion of the training were delivered.
The Team of instructors called Light Armored Training Team (LATT) is made up of Italian military instructors, mainly from the 4 ° Genoa Cavalry Regiment of the Italian Army, with the task of instructing the corresponding Malian units and specializing them in the conduct of the typical tactical functions of the units light armored vehicles, or recognition of routes, surveillance of the area of responsibility and acquisition of objectives (RSTA function).
Source: SMD
