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DIRECTORATE OF OVERSEAS OPERATIONS

"Peacekeeping is not a soldier’s job, but only soldiers can do it"

30th November 2023 14:25:25 Hours

A SITUATIONAL AWARENESS TRAINING IN LEBANON CONCLUDES SUCCESSFULLY

With the supervision of Colonel D.P.I.T Kaluaggala RSP USP IG, the Contingent Commander of 14th FPC, a situational awareness training and a map reading exercise were conducted during 13& 14 November 2023 for the troops of 14th contingent of Sri Lankan Force Protection Company (14 SLFPC) at the UNIFIL Headquarters.

During the exercises, several applications were rehearsed and a systematic mechanism was created to maintain the coordination among ground troops of SLFPC with the Tactical Operations Centre (TOC) and UNIFIL Joint Operations Centre (JOC).

This training programme was conducted with the intention of make aware of the present situation in Lebanon and to enhance the confidence of troops while on the Force Protection duties. Finally, the attempt was appreciated by the Deputy Force Commander of UNIFIL.