2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade Conducts Staff Exercise at African Lion 2024 in Ghana

The 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade (2nd SFAB) is playing a crucial role in African Lion 2024 (AL24) by leading a comprehensive staff exercise (STAFFEX) in Ghana. The STAFFEX aims to enhance operational capabilities by rehearsing the military decision-making process.

AL24 began in Ghana on May 13 and will continue until May 26. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the exercise focuses on enhancing readiness between U.S. and partner nation forces. This joint, all-domain, multi-component, and multinational exercise employs a full array of mission capabilities to strengthen interoperability among participants and set the stage for strategic access.

The STAFFEX is one of many activities taking place in Ghana, all aimed at improving interoperability with African partners.

"This STAFFEX is vital for enhancing communication and decision-making among U.S., Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), and the other participating African countries of Benin, Botswana, Côte d’Ivoire, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Togo," said U.S. Army Maj. Charles Martin, the lead 2nd SFAB advisor for the STAFFEX.

Amidst the mixed audience of GAF and multinational participants, the team of 2nd SFAB advisors spent the first week of African Lion guiding participants through the seven steps of the military decision-making process. The final week of the exercise will involve applying these skills in a tactical operations center exercise (TOCEX).

"We plan to integrate what was learned in the classroom during week one with real-world scenarios," explained U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Jose Morillo, 2nd SFAB intelligence advisor. "During the TOCEX, we will conduct mission tracking and hasty military decision-making processes for 1-175 during their field training exercise."

For GAF participants, the STAFFEX is an opportunity to sharpen their skills as soldiers.

“Participating in African Lion has been very instrumental in enhancing my intelligence capabilities,” said Ghana Army Maj. Daniel Adjetey, an intelligence officer and STAFFEX participant.

For the 2nd SFAB advisors, these two weeks are part of a six-month deployment to Ghana, and the insights gained will inform the success of the entire deployment.

"Any opportunity to advise, assist, and train alongside our Ghanaian counterparts supports the 2nd SFAB's mission in Africa," added U.S. Army Capt. Rollin Barton, 2nd SFAB engineer advisory team leader. "Through these engagements, we are not just training together; we are learning from one another, which is invaluable for our collective security goals."

About 2nd SFAB

The 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade (2nd SFAB), assigned to SETAF-AF, specializes in providing security force assistance and advisory support to African partner nations. Tasked with enhancing the tactical proficiency, operational capabilities, and overall effectiveness of African military forces, the 2nd SFAB plays a pivotal role in strengthening defense partnerships across the continent.

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