The Jungle Warfare Training School (JWS) at Akim Achiase in the Eastern Region has closed the Combat Team Commanders (CTCC) Course and Advance Non-Commissioned Tactical (ANTC) Course on Friday 7 June 2024. The five (5) weeks course sharpened leadership skills of a total of 42 Commissioned Officers and 51 Non-Commissioned officers in the conduct of internal security and counter insurgency operations in the jungle settings to enable them take up the task in the jungle tactics and skills including other conventional missions across the globe. In his welcome address, the Commander Army Training Command (CATRAC) Brigadier General (Brig -Gen) SW Kweku Parbey, mentioned the importance High Command attached to the courses. He said courses were designed to train both Combat Team Commanders and NCOs in the basic application of tactics, Leadership skills development and provide opportunity to plan and execute exercises and operations that matches their rank and appointments. He encouraged them to apply the lessons taught during both courses in order to ensure a bright future in their chosen career. “I further encouraged you to take advantage of the available reference materials for your personal development, note that the current threat in the sub region is involving with time hence the need to adequately train in combating unforeseen threat”. He added. CATRAC Commander also commended all Instructors and supporting staff for their selfless dedication in running the courses and imparting the qualities and knowledge needed to effectively lead troops. Brigadier General Parbey, commend the Directing Staff Lt Col Peter Andoh for his invaluable contributions for the success of the courses. The Commander on behalf of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) High Command, congratulated Major FD Konadu and Sgt Obeng Michael for placing 1st in their respective courses. He also commended the second and third placed students on their respective courses. He urged them to go back to their various unit’s and prove themselves worthy of the laurels attained. 
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Jun 12 2024
