Ghana, France open two-week CBRN intermediate course
The Ghana Army School of Ammunition and Explosives, in partnership with the French Armed Forces, has opened a two-week CBRN intermediate course at Michel Camp, Tema.
In an announcement published by the Ghana Armed Forces on Monday 14 September, they said that the training is designed to enhance the capacity of Ghana Armed Forces personnel to detect, identify, and respond effectively to CBRN threats using advanced safety and response procedures.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, the acting commander of the school, Lieutenant Colonel Frank Tetteh-Kumah, stated that the programme aligns with the military high command's objective to build a sustainable CBRN capability within the wider armed forces. He explained that the intermediate phase builds on previous basic training, equipping participants with the critical technical and operational skills required for the field.
The specialised training portfolio will include demining, improvised explosive device disposal, search, ammunition technology and explosive detection dog training. He also expressed gratitude to the French Armed Forces for their continuous support, particularly in equipment assistance, and urged the trainees to maintain high discipline.
The French Defence Attaché to Ghana, Colonel Grégoire Madelin, noted that developing a robust CBRN response capability has become vital due to rapid industrial growth, urban expansion, hazardous material transport and the spread of radiological technologies.
He stressed the importance of Ghana strengthening its domestic rapid-response capabilities alongside international cooperation and reaffirmed France’s commitment to supporting Ghana through knowledge transfer, technology and specialised exercises, describing the participants as the ultimate asset in building long-term resilience.
