The 6 Infantry Battalion held a high-impact simulation exercise, codenamed 'EXERCISE KAAMU', to culminate the pre-deployment training for Operation Peace Trail on Wednesday, 30 October 2024.
The exercise, designed to test troops on their preparedness towards the 2024 upcoming general elections, evaluated their responses to various scenarios, including real-time situations, inter-agency coordination, crowd control, and media engagement strategies. 
During the exercise, troops participated in deliberate vehicle checkpoint operations, crowd dispersal techniques, and simulated media interactions. These scenarios were carefully structured to mirror potential real-life situations troops may encounter in maintaining internal security during the upcoming elections. 
At the closing ceremony, the 6 Garrison Commander and the Base Commander Air Force Base Tamale, Air Commodore Joshua Mensah-Larkai congratulated the participants for successfully completing the training and praised them for their sacrifices and efforts exhibited throughout the training.
He advised them to remain united, work as a team in protecting the country and always be professional in their craft.The General Officer Commanding (GOC) Northern Command, Brigadier General (Brig Gen) Frank Nartey Tei, commended the participants for their commitment and diligence throughout the training. He encouraged them to apply their newfound skills responsibly during their deployment, urging them to remain non-partisan and to conduct all operations with fairness and integrity.Brig Gen Tei underscored the importance of avoiding sensationalism and maintaining the highest standards of conduct and discipline before, during, and after the elections.
