The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) on Friday 27 October 2023 displayed the operational readiness and interoperability prowess that exists between the Army, Navy and Air Force during the Land Combat Fire Power Demonstration at the Battle Training Camp, Bundase.

The annual event forms part of the training curriculum of the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College (GAFCSC). This year’s exercise featured students of the GAFCSC Senior Division Course 45 and was aimed at providing the students with information on the fire assets available to a given battle group and how it is employed on the field of battle.

As part of the demonstration, the students and dignitaries present were given a clear depiction of the various components of an Infantry Battalion, nature of Land Combat Environment, Fire Support Coordination and Combat Supporting Elements.  

In line with the scenario, the Ghana Air Force provided air assets for fast roping insertion behind enemy lines and aerial bombardment which aided in the successful execution of the battle plan to eradicate the insurgents.

The Deputy Defence Minister, Honourable Kofi Amankwa-Manu in his speech commended personnel of GAF for their selfless service and dedication in safeguarding the peace and security of the country. He mentioned that, with the prevailing security situation within the West African environment, it is imperative that the Armed Forces tests their resolve to stand in readiness and guarantee the security of the country to drive nation building and economic growth.

Honourable Kofi Amankwa-Manu used the opportunity to praise the Armed Forces for their participation in internal security operations such as; Calm Life, Halt, Ahodwo and recently the rescue operations offered to victims of the Akosombo Dam spillage.

Some dignitaries present at the event were, the Ranking Member of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Defence and Interior, Honourable James Agalga, Member of the Defence and Interior Committee, Honourable Kofi Adams, Chief of the Defence Staff, Vice Admiral Seth Amoama, , Service Chiefs, Formation Commanders, Representatives from the US Embassy and Directors General from the General Headquarters.