The Air Force Training Command (AFTRAC), Tamale has held a closing ceremony for “EXERCISE EAGLE CALL” on Tuesday, 19 November 2024 for Flight Cadets of Regular Career Course 63 (RCC 63).  The seven-week intensive training programme, aimed to enhance the operational competencies of the Flight Cadets in air operations within joint land and maritime environments.

The event was graced by the Base Commander of Air Force Base Tamale, Air Commodore Joshua Mensah-Larkai, who lauded the cadets for their resilience, discipline, and determination throughout the exercise. In his address, he noted that the training emphasized helicopter operations and covered key areas such as helipad construction, helicopter vectoring, marshalling, and air transport operations.

 

“You have been exposed to a broad range of subjects, from air power theory to practical fieldwork, demonstrating proficiency in battlefield liaison, air defense systems, close-quarter battle techniques, and map marking,” he remarked. The Base Commander further praised the instructors for their expertise and dedication, which ensured the smooth execution of the program despite challenges such as harsh weather conditions.

 

The Commander of Air Force Training Command, Air Commodore Mathias Awuah, in his address highlighted that Exercise Eagle Call was designed to equip cadets with the knowledge and skills to seamlessly integrate air operations into joint maritime and land operations. He emphasized on the significance of the final field training exercise, ‘EXERCISE NORTHERN SHIELD’, which tested the cadets’ ability to apply their training in a practical environment.

Air Commodore Awuah commended the cadets for their enthusiasm and discipline during the exercise and expressed optimism that the knowledge gained would be pivotal in their future military endeavors.

As the trailblazers for EXERCISE EAGLE CALL, the Flights Cadets of RCC 63 presented a plaque to AFTRAC as a memoir of their training.