CPX on the Drawing Board

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CPX on the Drawing Board

Command Post Exercise or CPX is a simulation to test the readiness and capacity of the EASF as part of the ongoing programme aimed at ensuring the full operational readiness’ of the standby force. The CPX is also aimed at testing, evaluating the various Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other relevant

operational documents of EASF.

In accordance with the EASF approved Calendar of Activities 2021, EASF has launched the Initial Planning Conference (IPC) in the Union of Comoros, on Sunday 28th March, 2021. The aim of the conference is to develop the plan that will guide the CPX due to take place in November 2021.

The Director of EASF Brig. Gen. Getachew Shiferaw Fayisa in his opening remarks took the opportunity to welcome all participants to the Initial Planning Conference and thanked the Union of Comoros for hosting this vital conference.

Brig. Gen. Fayisa informed the participants that the CPX 2021, will be anchored on the focus to maintain and enhance the Full Operational Capability (FOC) which will be achieved by practicing EASF’s operational readiness on how to plan force generation, deployment, sustainment and recovery of a multi-national and multi-dimensional force. The Director further informed the participants that the success of CPX 2021 will depend on the outcome of the Initial Planning Conference and therefore urged all participants to participate fully throughout the session that will see the development of a detailed report on the exercise specifications and technical support requirements which will eventually form the basis of the Main Planning Conference (MPC).

The Guest of Honour Hon. Youssouf Mohamed Ali from the Union of Comoros officially opened the IPC at the Reetaj Hotel in Moroni. In his speech, Hon. Youssouf noted the major achievements by EASF that have increased regional cohesion and showed commitment to enhance and strengthen the regional cooperation, such as, the successful conduct of Command Post and Field Training Exercises. He stressed that the activities indicate the attempts made so far to strengthen EASF and pave way for building an integrated institution in spite of the varied memberships drawn from various backgrounds and cultural diversities.

The Initial Planning Conference is sponsored by African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA) and is being attended by participants from Burundi, Comoros, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Seychelles, Somalia, Sudan, Uganda and Officers from EASF Secretariat, PLANELM, Force HQs, Logistics Base and Technical Advisors.

Photo Gallery: CPX on the Drawing Board

The Minister for Defence of the Union of Comoros (2nd from left), the EASF Director (2nd from right), the Joint Chief of Staff (right) and a Comoros Official (left) follow the opening ceremony proceedings on Sunday 28th March 2021.
The Defence Minister of the Union of Comoros, Hon. Youssouf Mohamed Ali officially opens the Initial Planning Conference of Command Post Exercise named Mashariki Salama III, due to take place in November 2021.
The EASF Chief of Staff Col. Abdallah Rafick with other delegates shortly after the launching of the Initial Planning Conference in Moroni, Comoros.
The Head of Police Component Col. Ali Mohamed Robleh (left) with the Head of Civilian Component Mr. Dawit Assefa during the opening ceremony.
The Defence Minister of the Union of Comoros, Hon. Youssouf Mohamed Ali delivers his keynote speech during the opening ceremony of the Initial Planning Conference of Command Post Exercise 2021.
Delegates from all 10 EASF Member States are taking part in the 5-day long Initial Planning Conference of Command Post Exercise 2021.
Command Post Exercise 2021 named Mashariki Salama III is a multinational and multidimensional exercise, aimed at practicing EASF's operational readiness to successfully plan, roll out, play and conclude a peace mission.
Left to right: The Head of Police Component Col. Ali Mohamed Robleh, the Head of Civilian Component Mr. Dawit Assefa, the Chief of Staff Col. Abdallah Rafick and the Assistant Conflict Analyst Ms. Irene Ogaja during one of the initial sessions of the conference.
The Materials' Management Officer from EASF's Logistics' Base in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Lt. Col. Prosper Hakizimana during the opening ceremony of the Initial Planning Conference of Command Post Exercise 2021.