GDF, Florida National Guard in expert exchange

The two sides during the exchange (US Embassy photo)

The U.S. Embassy Security Cooperation Office, together with representatives from the Florida National Guard, conducted a Non Commissioned Officer and Officer Leadership subject matter expert exchange with the Guyana Defence Force, a release from the US Embassy said today.

The exchange took place at the Guyana Defence Force Base Camp Stephenson on June 2-5, 2015.  The event covered a myriad of topics including troop leading procedures, leaders as counselors with effective communication, military decision making processes, and Non-Commissioned Officer and Officer cohesion in combat for GDF soldiers assigned to all GDF forces.

This event was led by CPT Ludger of the Florida National Guard who is assigned as the training officer with 3/20th Special Forces Group.  CPT Gregory Nandlall of the Guyana Defence Force also facilitated the event.  CPT Nandlall was instrumental in the success of this event as he and his team shared a wealth of knowledge with the U.S. Army team.

The two sides during the exchange (US Embassy photo)
The two sides during the exchange (US Embassy photo)