Tunisian Groupement des Forces Speciales
conduct convoy night
operation training during an exercise
U.S. and Tunisian Special Forces have jointly embarked on a training exercise aimed at sharing tactics and skills in combating terror.
U.S. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa were engaged in extensive training of their counterpart, Tunisia’s Groupement des Forces (GFS).
The training exercises involved vehicle maintenance and convoy operations, making this the first training engagement between the two military units.
With the increase in violence and Tunisia’s stance on combating terrorism, the GFS receive this training with a focus on the future.
The military training exercise aimed at increasing the GFS’ capabilities to support counter terrorism efforts.
U.S. Marines arrived in Tunisia at the request of the host nation government in coordination with the U.S. Embassy in Tunis.
Tunisia is a major non-NATO ally. Recently the nation has experienced terrorist attacks, with their worst being in June of last year (2015) when an Islamic State terrorist killed 38 people at a popular beach frequented by tourists.
