In real world missions, the U.S. Army often pairs with other armies to achieve common goals, so it stands to reason that the JRTC, serving as both a training and testing ground, welcomes opportunities to offer its services to partner nations. In doing so, the guest army gets world-class training and the JRTC gains experience to further enhance future rotations and joint missions.
Members of the Tunisian Armed forces are tested during an exercise in a simulated village. In the scenario, trainees faced an angry crowd of role-playing villagers and assisted the local police force at the Fort Polk Joint Readiness Training Center, June 25.
The Tunisian army is tested during an exercise scenario in Turani village. The trainees faced an angry crowd of villagers and assisted the local police force in a arresting a local mayor on charges of corruption at fort Polk Joint Readiness Training Center, June 25.
Participants from 10 countries celebrated the conclusion of Justified Accord 2018, a combined-joint military exercise focused on the African Union Mission in Somalia at the Uganda Peoples Defense Force Center in Jinja, Uganda, June 29.
Participants from 10 countries celebrated the conclusion of Justified Accord 2018, a combined-joint military exercise focused on the African Union Mission in Somalia at the Uganda Peoples Defense Force Center in Jinja, Uganda, June 29.
"I joined the Army because I didn't have a lot of opportunities growing up, and I've come to love it because of the people that I get to work with. Also, I'm a patriot, and I love the United States." #USMA Cadet Nicholas Cunningham at United Accord 2018 in Accra, Ghana.
Participating personnel pose for a group photo during the opening ceremony of United Accord 2018 in Accra, Ghana, July 16, 2018. UA18 is a Ghana Armed Forces & U.S. Army Africa hosted exercise consisting of four combined, joint components: a computer-programmed exercise (CPX), field training exercise (FTX), Jungle Warfare School (JWS) and medical readiness training exercise (MEDRETE). West-African partner militaries, NATO Allies and U.S. Army Africa will execute each component in Accra, Ghana and surrounding areas. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Brandon Ames)
Justified Accord is an annual, combined, joint exercise bringing together personnel, African Partner militaries, police, allies, international organizations and the U.S. Army to promote interoperability between participating nations for peace keeping operations in the East Africa region.
A soldier with the Ghana Armed Forces and a Soldier with U.S. Army's 1-32 Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division greet each other during a field training exercise as part of United Accord 2018 at the Bundase Training Camp, Ghana July 16, 2018. United Accord 2018 is a Ghana Armed Forces & U.S. Army Africa hosted exercise consisting of four combined, joint components: a computer-programmed exercise (CPX), field training exercise (FTX), Jungle Warfare School (JWS) and medical readiness training exercise (MEDRETE) (U.S. Navy Photo by MC2 Douglas Parker)
ACCRA, Ghana - Ghana Armed Forces partnered with participants from other African nations, European allies and U.S. Army Africa to kick-off exercise United Accord 2018 at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre in Accra, Ghana, July 16.
U.S. Army and Uganda People’s Defence Force soldiers take part in Combat Life Saver training at Justified Accord 2018 at the Ugandan Rapid Deployment Capability Center, Jinja, Uganda, June 23, 2018.
“I joined because of the opportunities and adventures the Army provides. I continue to serve because I am able to work with a diverse group of people towards a greater cause.” - Lt. Col. Ralph Becki, USARAF Security Force Assistance Chief
Soldiers and airmen of Task Force Darby pose for a photo with children of Saare Jabbaama June 28, 2018 near Contingency Location, Garoua in Cameroon during a visit.
Volunteers from USARAF manned two booths, Wednesday, the Vicenza Sergeants Major Association and the Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion booths for the 4th of July celebration at Caserma, Ederle, Vicenza, Italy on July 4, 2018.