Twenty-four police and military officers from eight Regional Security System (RSS) Member States are undergoing a four-week Counter Terrorism Tactical Response Course (CT-TAC). The participating nations are Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, St Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, and St. Vincent & The Grenadines. The course, held at the RSS Training Institute in Barbados and funded by the 11th European Development Fund (EDF), focuses on enhancing counter-terrorism skills.
Instructors from the Belize Defence Force’s Special Operations and Tactics Unit (SOTU) lead the training. The CT-TAC covers countering armed organized criminals, anti-government threats, and terrorism. Lt. Col. Roberto Beltran, Staff Officer (Exercises) at the RSS, stressed that the course aims to boost officers' capabilities in detecting, preventing, fighting, and managing terrorist threats. The four-phase course includes In-camp Training, Individual Skills Package, Live Firing Package, and Field Training Exercises, covering various tactical response areas. Lt. Col. Beltran noted that the acquired skills will prepare officers for the upcoming Unity Exercise (UNEX) in St. Lucia from April 3 to 13. UNEX 2024, a joint initiative with the RSS and the 11th EDF in collaboration with the government of St. Lucia, aims to showcase officers' capabilities in simulated scenarios, enhancing their preparedness and addressing any identified shortfalls from the CT-TAC. These initiatives aim to strengthen regional security and promote interoperability among RSS Member States in responding to terrorist threats and anti-government activities.
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