NR No: 010/2022 Date: 19 May 2022

STORY: ATMIS, SNA soldiers conclude training on enhanced military

operations

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LANGUAGE: ENGLISH NATURAL SOUND

DATELINE: 14/MAY/2022, MOGADISHU, SOMALIA

SHOT LIST:

1. Wide shot - A facilitator from the United Kingdom Mission Support

Team (UKMST) conducting a session during the training on
Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance.
2. Close up shot - A UKMST facilitator speaking during the closing
ceremony of the training on Intelligence, Surveillance and
Reconnaissance.
3. Med shot - The ATMIS Deputy Force Commander in charge of Support
and Logistics, Maj. Gen Gerbi Kebede Regassa, at the closing
ceremony of the training on Intelligence, Surveillance and
Reconnaissance.
4. Close up shot - A senior ATMIS officer listening during the closing
ceremony of the training on Intelligence, Surveillance and
Reconnaissance..
5. Med shot - ATMIS officers attending the closing ceremony of the
training on Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance.

For more information please contact:

Snr. Communications Officer or Force Spokesperson
Ms. Gifty Bingley or Lt. Col. Daniel Mugoro Muiruri, Email: au-amisomhom@africa-union.org
Cell phone: (Somalia) +252 617 682 175/+252 613 665 356; (Nairobi) +254 722 788 975
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 6. Med shot - The ATMIS Deputy Force Commander in charge of Support
and Logistics, Maj. Gen Gerbi Kebede Regassa, awarding a certificate
to an ATMIS officer.
7. Close up shot - A female ATMIS officer attending the closing ceremony
of the training on Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance.
8. Med shot - The ATMIS Deputy Force Commander in charge of Support
and Logistics, Maj. Gen Gerbi Kebede Regassa, awarding a certificate
to an ATMIS officer.
9. Wide shot - ATMIS officers waiting to receive certificates during the
closing ceremony of the training on Intelligence, Surveillance and
Reconnaissance.
10. Wide shot - The ATMIS Deputy Force Commander in charge of
Support and Logistics, Maj. Gen Gerbi Kebede Regassa, awarding a
certificate to a female ATMIS officer.
11. Med shot - The ATMIS Deputy Force Commander in charge of Support
and Logistics, Maj. Gen Gerbi Kebede Regassa, awarding a certificate
to an SNA officer.
12. Wide shot - The ATMIS Deputy Force Commander in charge of
Support and Logistics, Maj. Gen Gerbi Kebede Regassa, awarding a
certificate to an SNA officer.
13. SOUNDBITE: (ENGLISH) Maj. Gen Gerbi Kebede Regassa, the
ATMIS Deputy Force Commander in charge of Support and
Logistics.
“It has been excellent to have so many SNA soldiers and officers on
this course, who can take this knowledge back to Villa Gashandiga
This is one small step closer to our ultimate objective, of handing over
responsibility to the Somali Security Forces.”
14. Med shot - ATMIS and SNA officers taking notes.
15. Wide shot - A course facilitator conducting a session.
16. Med shot - Participants listening.
17. Close up shot - Participants listening.
18. Wide shot - A facilitator conducting a session.
19. Med shot - Participants taking notes.
20. Close up shot - Participants listening.
21. Wide shot - A UKMST facilitator conducting a session.
22. Med shot - Participants taking notes.
23. Med shot - A UKMST facilitator.
24. Wide shot - Participants.

For more information please contact:

Snr. Communications Officer or Force Spokesperson
Ms. Gifty Bingley or Lt. Col. Daniel Mugoro Muiruri, Email: au-amisomhom@africa-union.org
Cell phone: (Somalia) +252 617 682 175/+252 613 665 356; (Nairobi) +254 722 788 975
Web: atmis-au.org | Follow Us: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube
 25. SOUNDBITE: (ENGLISH) Lt. Col. Jeremy Sapwell, Officer
Commanding the United Kingdom Mission Support Team
(UKMST).
“ISR is a critical capability in modern military operations, and indeed it
is critical to ATMIS as well. Myself, I am a reconnaissance Officer from
the British Army and I have been for the last 30 years. I know with
effective use of ISR and its integration, it can contribute significantly to
the operational planning process. And it can help you to identify the
enemy, uncover his intentions as well as help to protect and support
our own forces.”
26. Wide shot - Group photo.
27. SOUNDBITE: (ENGLISH) Sgt. Stanely Muriuki, Kenyan officer
serving under ATMIS.
“I am very happy to have been selected to join this ISR course. My
background is in aviation and intelligence. I am very happy with the
knowledge that I have gained from the course. It will go a long way in
my career in the field of aviation and intelligence.”
28. Wide shot - Participants holding their certificates.
29. Wide shot - The participants leaving after the training.

ATMIS, SNA soldiers conclude training on enhanced military operations

Mogadishu, 19 May 2022 – Thirty-two Africa Union Transition Mission in Somalia

(ATMIS) and Somali National Army (SNA) soldiers have concluded training on
Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) held in Mogadishu, Somalia,
which was facilitated by the United Kingdom Mission Support Team (UKMST) and
the United Nations Field Technology Services.

The five-day training honed the soldiers’ skills in intelligence gathering and
processing, surveillance and reconnaissance. It was also an opportunity to transfer
skills to the Somali Security Forces, as they prepare to take full responsibility of
Somalia’s security.

“I am pleased that we had so many SNA soldiers and officers on this course,” said
ATMIS Deputy Force Commander in charge of Support and Logistics, Maj Gen.
Gerbi Kebede Regassa.

“This is one small step closer to our ultimate objective of handing over responsibility
to the Somali Security Forces,” he said.

For more information please contact:

Snr. Communications Officer or Force Spokesperson
Ms. Gifty Bingley or Lt. Col. Daniel Mugoro Muiruri, Email: au-amisomhom@africa-union.org
Cell phone: (Somalia) +252 617 682 175/+252 613 665 356; (Nairobi) +254 722 788 975
Web: atmis-au.org | Follow Us: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube
The Officer Commanding UKMST, Lt Col Jeremy Sapwell, said the course equipped
the personnel with skills in intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions,
which are vital in defeating al-Shabaab.

“I want to underline that ISR is a critical capability in modern military operations and
important to ATMIS. With the effective use of ISR and its integration into operational
planning process, you can identify the enemy and uncover his intentions and help
protect and support your forces,” Lt Col Sapwell said.

ISR and tactical drones are important to monitoring and limiting the movement of
enemy combatants and have been credited with some of the successes in the fight
against al-Shabaab in Somalia.

The drones, provided by the US Department of State, have supported joint

operations with SNA. Through use of drones, ATMIS and SNA soldiers have
prevented Al-Shabaab from planting IEDs that often kill and injure innocent civilians.
The drones have also protected movement of convoys and civilians along main
supply routes and uncovered Al-Shabaab elements from their hideouts.

Sgt. Stanely Muriuki from the ATMIS Kenya contingent, who received a certificate at
the end of the training, said, “I have gained valuable knowledge which will go a long
way in advancing the mission’s goals through application of enhanced aviation and
intelligence skills.”

ENDS

For more information please contact:

Snr. Communications Officer or Force Spokesperson
Ms. Gifty Bingley or Lt. Col. Daniel Mugoro Muiruri, Email: au-amisomhom@africa-union.org
Cell phone: (Somalia) +252 617 682 175/+252 613 665 356; (Nairobi) +254 722 788 975
Web: atmis-au.org | Follow Us: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube