After the effort of the last years of training the Forças Armadas de Defesa de Moçambiqu (FADM) Quick Reaction Forces, EUTM Mozambique now focusses on regenerating QRF units which were deployed and training Mozambican trainers in order for the FADM to reach self-sustainability.

The QRF first went through different tests, aimed to assess the physical fitness and technical knowledge. This is necessary to improve the training provided by #EUTMMOZ. The tests included:

Physical Fitness Assessment: Rigorous physical tests, including running, swimming, strength exercises, and endurance challenges.

Technical Knowledge Evaluation: Specialized skills and knowledge. Help identify areas for improvement and contribute to enhancing their operational capabilities.

Meanwhile, EUTMMOZ Trainers from Dongo, continue the Train the Trainers course to FADM. After a two week training cycle in Survival, Escape, Resistance and Escape items, a Personnel Recovery exercise was put in place in order to practice their skills and impart the knowledge to future trainees.

EUTM Mozambique continues to fulfill their current Mandate in Mozambique until the last minute.

EUTM Mozambique

The primary task of the mission is to support a more efficient and effective response by the Mozambican armed forces to the crisis in Cabo Delgado in compliance with human rights law and international humanitarian law.

EUTM Mozambique will support the capacity building of the units of the Mozambican armed forces selected to compose a future Quick Reaction Force, in order for them to develop the necessary and sustainable capacities to restore safety and security in Cabo Delgado.

To this end, the mission will contribute to support the capacity building of the units of the Mozambican armed forces in particular the following areas:

• military training including operational preparation;
• specialised training, including on counterterrorism;
• training and education on the protection of civilians and compliance with international humanitarian law and human rights law;
• promotion of the agenda Women, Peace and Security.

EUTM Mozambique will train eleven companies: five companies of Mozambique navy marines in Katembe, and six companies of Army special forces, in Chimoio.