𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐑𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐓 𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐇 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐒 𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐄
On 26 May 2025, the All Arms Search Course – Training of Trainers (AASC-TOT ENG) was officially inaugurated by the Deputy Commandant of the Humanitarian Peace Support School (HPSS), Lieutenant Colonel Kaptuway. Scheduled to run from 26 May to 20 June 2025, the course brings together participants from Kenya, Uganda, and Ethiopia.
This marks the third English-language iteration of the course, following the successful launch of the All Arms Search Course under the United Nations Triangular Partnership Programme (UN TPP) on 17 February 2025 at HPSS.
In his opening remarks, Lt Col Kaptuway welcomed the participants and emphasized the vital role the course plays in equipping personnel with the skills needed to operate in Improvised Explosive Device (IED) threat environments. He highlighted its alignment with the "Prepare the Force" pillar of the Counter-IED (CIED) strategy and stressed the significance of the trainees' future responsibilities as instructors within their units. He urged them to approach the training with discipline and commitment before officially declaring the course open.
The opening ceremony was also attended by Lt Col Alex Neukom (Head of Training, HPSS), Lt Col (Rtd) Joseph Maritim (GICHD Focal Point – East Africa), Warrant Officer Class I Kering (Senior Master Instructor, CIED Wing), and Warrant Officer Class II Paul Hartin from the British Peace Support Team – Africa.
