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GASAE Launches IEDD Basic and Assistant Course 2/25

• 23 Jun
• Admin

The Ghana Army School of Ammunition and Explosives (GASAE), in collaboration with facilitators from the UK EOD Regiments, Short-Term Training Teams (STTT), held an Opening Ceremony for the Improvised Explosive Device Disposal (IEDD) Basic and Assistant Course 2/25 at Michel Camp on Monday, 23 June 2025.

The course aims to enhance the Army’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) capabilities in addressing terrorist threats and to equip individuals with the essential skills and knowledge required to safely and effectively handle and dispose of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).

The Assistant British Attaché at the British High Commission in Ghana, Staff Sergeant Dorian John, remarked that the collaboration between Ghana and the United Kingdom in Counter-Explosive Ordnance has thrived, and it is encouraging to see the progress made.

He noted that as the suite of Counter Improvised Explosive Device (CIED) courses has progressed, the IEDD Course is at the forefront of tackling a particularly insidious and indiscriminate threat that is prevalent in many operational theatres.

Sgt Dorian subsequently introduced the new trainers for the course.

Colonel Francis Laapo, Commander of the Ghana Army School of Ammunition and Explosives, lauded the UK EOD Regiments STTT for their continued partnership. In his address, he emphasized the growing threat of terrorism in Africa and the necessity of training individuals in IEDD to bolster the country's ability to protect its citizens and infrastructure from IED dangers.

He noted that the course is both practical and technical, designed to provide participants with crucial skills to safely manage IEDD. He stressed that the effective application of this knowledge and skill set would not only facilitate the safe movement of troops but also safeguard lives. He urged participants to stay committed and successfully complete the course.