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Personnel from the ADF have delivered a three-week training program to hone the skills of the Vanuatu Police Force.
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The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has partnered with the Vanuatu Police Force (VPF) to deliver specialist training in Port Vila, Vanuatu under the Vanuatu-Australia Defence Cooperation Program.
The three-week program, delivered last month, included leadership development, vehicle maintenance, armourer training, fitness, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) planning, and public affairs and photography skills.
Approximately 22 ADF personnel, primarily from the Australian Army’s 7th Combat Brigade, formed the Mobile Training Team, which delivered training to over 102 members from across the VPF.
ADF Mobile Training Team Contingent Commander Major Zach Lambert reflected on the importance of the program, lauding the contribution of ADF personnel.
“The training not only provided opportunity for the ADF to share knowledge and skills with our ni-Vanuatu family, but also learn from the VPF, especially their experience in disaster management and response,” MAJ Lambert said.
Acting Commander Vanuatu Mobile Force Lieutenant Colonel Kalshem Bongran said the program helped strengthen the partnership between the nations.
“This training has assisted in further developing the key skills and knowledge needed, including leadership and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief planning, to deliver key tasks outlined in Vanuatu’s National Security Strategy.
“This training is also an opportunity for VMF and ADF soldiers to work collaboratively and share their experiences and I am very proud of them.”
Commander Deployable Joint Force Headquarters Major General Scott Winter said the training program would support future collaborations.
“We continue to work closely with Vanuatu to deepen our strong and long-standing security partnership, promoting our shared interests and connections between our people,” MAJGEN Winter said.
“Partnered training opportunities like this enhance our ability to work with the VPF on future activities or potential operations in response to natural disasters and complement other key Vanuatu-Australian security initiatives currently underway.”
Future collaborations are expected to include the Cook and Tiroas Barracks Redevelopment, upgrades to RVS Mala Base Wharf, the Vanuatu Government National Emergency Radio Network and other training opportunities.
[Related: ADF supports delivery of Vanuatu’s national emergency radio network ]
