πˆππ“π„π†π‘π€π“π„πƒ π„π—ππ‹πŽπ’πˆπ•π„ 𝐇𝐀𝐙𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒 π“π‘π€πˆππˆππ† (𝐄𝐇𝐀𝐓) 𝐀𝐍𝐃 π‡π„π€π•π˜ π„ππ†πˆππ„π„π‘πˆππ† π„ππ”πˆππŒπ„ππ“ (𝐇𝐄𝐄) ππ€π’πˆπ‚ πŒπ€π‚π‡πˆππ„ πŽππ„π‘π€π“πŽπ‘π’ π“π‘π€πˆππˆππ† π‚πŽπ”π‘π’π„

The Integrated Explosive Hazard Awareness Training (EHAT) and the Heavy Engineering Equipment (HEE) Basic Machine Operators Training Course is underway at the Humanitarian Peace Support School.
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Sponsored by the United Nations Triangular Partnership Programme (UNTPP), the course is designed to equip trainees with critical skills in machine operation and explosive hazard awareness, preparing them to operate safely in peace support environments where explosive threats may be present.
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In his remark, the Deputy Commandant HPSS, Lt Col Kaptuway emphasized that the course is designed to equip trainees with essential machine operation skills, serving as a foundational step in preparing them for deployment in environments where explosive hazards are present. He further stated that each lesson undertaken during the course represents not only an investment in the personal and professional development of the individual trainees, but also a meaningful contribution to the collective strength and operational effectiveness of the teams they will integrate into in the future.
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The course will be facilitated by a training team from Japan and will involve 30 participants from Kenya, Uganda, Zambia, and Ghana, who are set to undergo eight weeks of intensive training.

π“π‡πˆπ‘πƒ π‚πŽπ‡πŽπ‘π“ 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐇 𝐀𝐋𝐋 π€π‘πŒπ’ 𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇 π“π‘π€πˆππˆππ† πŽπ… π“π‘π€πˆππ„π‘π’ π‚πŽπ”π‘π’π„

The All Arms Search Course Training of Trainers, delivered in French, has officially commenced at the Humanitarian Peace Support School (HPSS). This marks the third French-language iteration of the course. It brings together participants from the Central African Republic (CAR) and Morocco, with instruction led by the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) Mobile Training Team.
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The training is designed to empower participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to instruct others on operating in non- conventional environments affected by explosive hazards. A key focus of the course is on recognizing, responding to, and mitigating threats posed by Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).
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By strengthening the instructional capabilities of troops from troop contributing countries, this course contributes to regional and international efforts to improve operational safety and build resilience against explosive threats.

π”ππˆπ“π„πƒ ππ€π“πˆπŽππ’ 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐅𝐅 πŽπ…π…πˆπ‚π„π‘π’β€™ π‚πŽπ”π‘π’π„ (π”ππ’πŽπ‚) 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐓𝐇𝐄 π”ππˆπ“π„πƒ ππ€π“πˆπŽππ’ πŽππ„π‘π€π“πˆπŽππ€π‹ π‹πŽπ†πˆπ’π“πˆπ‚π’ (𝐔𝐍 𝐎𝐏 π‹πŽπ†) π‚πŽπ”π‘π’π„

On 5 May 2025, the United Nations Staff Officers’ Course (UNSOC) and the United Nations Operational Logistics Course (UN OP LOG) officially commenced at the Humanitarian Peace Support School (HPSS).
The UNSOC is sponsored by the Government of the United Kingdom through the British Peace Support Team - Africa, while the UN OP LOG is sponsored by the Government of Canada. The two courses will run from 5th to 23rd May 2025, bringing together participants from Gambia, Malawi, Ghana, Liberia, Kenya, Botswana,Tunisia, Tanzania, the Republic of Sierra Leone, Zambia, Ethiopia, Jordan, Indonesia and Morocco.
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In his opening remark, the Colonel Plans and Programmes IPSTC, Colonel Aritho, underscored the critical role of well-prepared military staff officers and logisticians in modern United Nations peacekeeping operations. He expressed appreciation to the Government's of the United Kingdom and Canada for their continued support and emphasized the importance of knowledge, coordination, and professionalism in peace support missions. He encouraged participants to actively engage and learn from one another.
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On behalf of the sponsors, Colonel Todd Braithwaite urged participants to remain focused throughout the course to ensure the knowledge gained will enhance their capacity to serve diligently in peace operations.
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Also in attendance were the Deputy Commandant HPSS Lt Col Kaptuway, Head of Training HPSS Lt Col Neukomm, SO1 Peace Support Operations Lt Col Makau, UNSOC Lead Facilitator Maj (Rtd) Chelelgo, and UN OP LOG Lead Facilitator Maj (Rtd) Mark Tum.

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