𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐇𝐀𝐙𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐑 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐄
The Explosive Hazard Awareness Training - Trainer of Trainer (EHAT-TOT) course, sponsored by the British Peace Support Team-Africa (BPST-A), was officially opened at the Kenneth Kaunda Peace Support Training Centre (KKPTC) in Zambia by the Commandant of the school, Brigadier Banda.
The course, which includes 19 participants from the Engineering and Infantry units of the Zambia Defence Force (ZDF), is being delivered by a Mobile Training Team (MTT) of instructors from BPST-A and the Humanitarian Peace Support School from 10 February 2025 to 21 February 2025.
In his opening remarks, the Commandant expressed gratitude to BPST-A and the International Peace Support Training Centre (IPSTC) for offering such vital training to the ZDF, particularly at a time when improvised explosive devices (IEDs) have become a weapon of choice for terrorists in the region. He further appreciated the support from BPST-A and IPSTC in strengthening the capacity of ZDF instructors, emphasizing that this will significantly contribute to the Force's ability to independently train its personnel.
The Commandant urged participants to fully engage with the training, ensuring that they acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to share with their fellow soldiers within the ZDF.
