U.S. Marine Capt. Jeremy Phillips, the intelligence security cooperation Officer with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, discusses intelligence gathering with Ghanaia Navy intelligence at Ghana’s Navy Trade Training School in Sekondi, Ghana, Oct. 19. U.S. forces completed a Tactical Intelligence Support To Maritime Operations Centers “train-the-trainer” course for the Ghanaian Navy from Oct. 12-23. This two-week introduction to intelligence was the first of four planned for the fiscal year. U.S. Navy and Marine Corps service members taught Sixteen Ghanaian sailors, along with two senior members of Ghana’s Marine Police Unit of the Ghana Police Service. The course was designed as both an introduction to the intelligence process, particularly in support of their MOCs, and to prepare the students to become intelligence instructors for the Ghanaian Navy’s internal intelligence courses.

Ambassador Issimail Chanfi, Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) director, speaks to Airmen from the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa’s Tactical Communications Directorate Oct. 27, 2015 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Chanfi was shown available strategies for communication in remote locations or those affected by disaster where infrastructures are damaged.

Ambassador Issimail Chanfi, Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) director, receives an introduction to the Fusion Action Cell Oct. 27, 2015 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The FAC is comprised of service members from the U.S., Europe and East Africa working together to setup military-to-military projects and civilian support initiatives in partner countries throughout the Horn of Africa.

U.S. Army Gen. David M. Rodriguez, U.S. Africa Command commander, gives opening comments at the annual Regional Synchronization Working Group conference Oct. 26, 2015, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. More than 200 U.S. service members from AFRICOM and NATO partners attended the conference to align their focus and meet the intent of the theater campaign plan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nicole Sikorski/Released)

Medical professionals from U.S., French and Djiboutian armed forces gathered for a Military Tropical Medicine Course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 20 to 22, 2015. The course was an exchange of knowledge and experience about diseases common to the Horn of Africa and around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed/Released)

Erica J. Barks-Ruggles, U.S. ambassador to the Republic of Rwanda and U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Kenneth Moore, U.S. Army Africa deputy commanding general, attend a briefing at the 7th noncommissioned officer academy during a tour of U.S. Army Joint Multination Training Command facilities in Grafenwoehr, Germany, Oct. 21-22. (U.S. Army Africa photo by Sarah Tate, JMTC Public Affairs/Released)

Retired Ambassador David Kaeuper, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires to Somalia stands before the Somali flag during his tour of the Fusion Action Cell hive at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 15, 2015. The Ambassador toured Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa’s facilities and met with members to learn about the CJTF-HOA mission and its capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed/Released)

Retired Ambassador David Kaeuper, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires to Somalia hears an explanation from U.S. Army Maj. Kristopher Erickson, Somalia desk lead for the Fusion Action Cell hive at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 15, 2015. The FAC personnel are separated into country desks composed of subject matter experts and foreign liaison officers who are responsible for streamlining the planning and coordination of projects in their respective countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed/Released)

U.S. Army Spc. William D. Robinson, Civil Affairs Battalion medic, top, demonstrates listening to respirations during a first aid class in Obock, Djibouti, Oct. 17, 2015. The U.S. Army Civil Affairs Bn, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, partnered with the U.S. Agency for International Development and Djibouti’s Ministry of Health to educate hospital employees on preventative medicine, first aid, oral hygiene care, and the health hazards of female genital mutilation.

Obock Regional Hospital health workers examine a tooth model during a Community Health Worker course in Obock, Djibouti, Oct. 18, 2015. U.S. Army Civil Affairs Battalion soldiers, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, hosted the two-day, U.S. Embassy funded course.

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Joshua Domalski, Civil Affairs Battalion specialist and medic, right, demonstrates first aid procedures for community health workers in Obock, Djibouti, Oct. 17, 2015. The U.S. Army Civil Affairs Bn, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, held a community health worker course, during which instructors taught basic preventative medicine measures, first aid, oral hygiene care, and the health hazards of female genital mutilation.

Obock Regional Hospital employees practice hand washing during a Community Health Worker course in Obock, Djibouti, Oct. 17, 2015. The U.S. Army Civil Affairs Battalion, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, partnered with the U.S. Agency for International Development and Djibouti’s Ministry of Health to share practices with hospital employees on preventative medicine, first aid, oral hygiene care, and the health hazards of female genital mutilation.

Maj. Gen. Zakaria Cheik Ibrahim, (left), Djiboutian Armed Forces (FAD) chief of defense and Maj. Gen. Edward Tonini, Kentucky National Guard (KNG) adjutant general, sign a State Partnership Program agreement at the Kempinski Hotel, Djibouti, June 2, 2015. The agreement means a long term cooperative agreement between the KNG and FAD that will foster mutually beneficial exchanges between the two at all levels of the military as well as the civilian world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)

Maj. Gen. L. Scott Rice, the adjutant general, Massachusetts National Guard, and Kiritu Miano Wamae, acting principal secretary, Kenya Ministry of Defence, sign the state partnership agreement between the Republic of Kenya and the Massachusetts National Guard during a ceremony held at the Ministry of Defence here, Oct. 1, 2015. (U.S. Amy National Guard Photo by 1st Sgt. Don Veitch/Released)

150923-M-ZZ999-300 DOUALA, Cameroon (Sept. 23, 2015) Lt. Chris Jordan, intelligence officer for Commander, Task Force 68 (CTF 68) discusses the basic intel cycle to Cameroon military forces Sept. 23, 2015. The training was a coordinated effort between CTF 68 and Marines from U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa and Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Maj. Oliver Talbott/Released)

Joseph Brunette, iRobot instructor, shows Djibouti Armed Forces (FAD) service members how to use a computer to monitor what the 510 Packbot is searching. The robot searches for, and dispose of, explosive weapons.

Joseph Brunette, iRobot instructor, leads a class on the 510 Packbot to Djibouti Armed Forces (FAD) service members Oct. 12, 2015 in Djibouti. The robot can perform bomb disposal, surveillance and reconnaissance operations.

Members of the Djibouti Armed Forces (FAD) monitor a computer transmitting video from the iRobot 510 Packbot Oct. 12, 2015, in Djibouti. The robot can perform bomb disposal, surveillance and reconnaissance operations.

An iRobot 510 Packbot searches for explosive devices under a vehicle during a training course in Djibouti, Oct. 12, 2015. Djibouti Armed Forces (FAD) service members and explosive ordnance disposal technicians assigned at Camp Lemonier learned how to operate the robot

U.S. Marines guard a simulated embassy during a riot control exercise at the National Gendarmerie Tactical Training Center in Saint-Astier, France, Oct. 9. The Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa worked with French Gendarmes, continuing a strong partnership between the two units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Vitaliy Rusavskiy)

Up to 300 U.S. personnel will support Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance flights being conducted in the area.

Boko Haram recent attacks in Chad, Cameroon condemned by U.S. State Dept.

Infantrymen with 3rd Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, run to an objective during a live-fire exercise on Fort Stewart, Ga., June 24, 2015. The brigade assumed the role of regionally aligned forces to U.S. Africa Command Oct. 1. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Joshua Laidacker, 2nd IBCT, 3rd ID Public Affairs)

Gen. David Rodriguez speaks at the Angola Maritime and Energy Security Conference in Luanda, Angola, Oct. 9, 2015.

WADPI Graduates: Mr. Mohammed Sani Sidi (left),Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency in Nigeria, in a dialogue with the National Coordinator of National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) in Ghana, Brig. Gen. Francis Vib-Sanziri. Both men attended the graduation ceremony of the 7th West African Disaster Preparedness Initiative class of nearly 120 people from Nigeria and Liberia, at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) in Accra, Ghana, Sept. 18, 2015. Funded by U.S. AFRICOM and executed by KAIPTC, the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) of Ghana, and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), WADPI aims to strengthen national capacities in disaster preparedness, response and management among 17 African Partner Nations, primarily ECOWAS member states, and Mauritania, Chad and Cameroon. (Photo by the KAIPTC-WADPI Communications Team/Released)

WADPI Graduates: Senior officials from Liberia and Nigeria attend graduation ceremony of the 7th West African Disaster Preparedness Initiative. L-R: Director General of the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control, Dr. Abdulsalam Nasidi; Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Hans Barchue; Deputy Commandant of KAIPTC, Air Commodore Julius Dzamefe; and WADPI Course Director, Colonel Kennedy Osemwegie present certificates to a Nigerian and Liberian graduates at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) in Accra, Ghana, Sept. 18, 2015. Funded by U.S. AFRICOM and executed by KAIPTC, the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) of Ghana, and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), WADPI aims to strengthen national capacities in disaster preparedness, response and management among 17 African Partner Nations, primarily ECOWAS member states, and Mauritania, Chad and Cameroon. (Photo by the KAIPTC-WADPI Communications Team/Released)

Graduates of the 7th West Africa Disaster Preparedness Initiative (WADPI) course pose with faculty and senior government officials from Liberia, Nigeria and Ghana at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) in Accra, Ghana, Sept. 18, 2015. Funded by U.S. AFRICOM and executed by KAIPTC, the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) of Ghana, and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), WADPI aims to strengthen national capacities in disaster preparedness, response and management among 17 African Partner Nations, primarily ECOWAS member states, and Mauritania, Chad and Cameroon. (Photo by the KAIPTC-WADPI Communications Team/Released)

WADPI Graduates: Senior officials from Liberia and Nigeria attend graduation ceremony of the 7th West African Disaster Preparedness Initiative. L-R: Director General of the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control, Dr. Abdulsalam Nasidi; Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Hans Barchue; Deputy Commandant of KAIPTC, Air Commodore Julius Dzamefe; and WADPI Course Director, Colonel Kennedy Osemwegie present certificates to a Nigerian and Liberian graduates at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) in Accra, Ghana, Sept. 18, 2015. Funded by U.S. AFRICOM and executed by KAIPTC, the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) of Ghana, and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), WADPI aims to strengthen national capacities in disaster preparedness, response and management among 17 African Partner Nations, primarily ECOWAS member states, and Mauritania, Chad and Cameroon. (Photo by the KAIPTC-WADPI Communications Team/Released)

Lance Cpl. Justin Forrester teaches immediate action drills to a park ranger with the Agence Nationale des Parcs Nationaux at the Pongara National Forest in Pongara, Gabon, Sept. 17. U.S. Marines and park rangers with ANPN, worked together to help the nation's fight against wildlife trafficking. The Marines trained with the ANPN focusing on infantry tactics to help build the nation’s capacity to counter trafficking of ivory and other animal-related products. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photos by Staff Sgt. Ryan Nikzad)

Multinational Cooperation Center hosts initial NATO staff exchange: Key NATO staff met with AFRICOM personnel during a recent staff exchange visit, conducted Sept. 10, 2015, at AFRICOM’s headquarters, U.S. Army Garrison, Stuttgart, GE. The MNCC is AFRICOM’s hub for multinational cooperation and is primarily responsible for integrating international partners into staff processes that inform strategic planning and operations. Picture L-R: U.S. Army Lt. Col. Robert Kam from SHAPE, French Air Force Lt. Col. Pascal Giraud from SHAPE, U.S. Navy Lt. Cdr. Raymond Yau from AFRICOM and U.S. Army Col. Tony Curtis who leads the MNCC at AFRICOM. (USAFRICOM photo by Brenda Law/Released)

Multinational Cooperation Center hosts initial NATO staff exchange: Theodora Adekunle, Political Officer with the NATO International Staff, and British Navy Cdr. Mark Stuttard with the Allied Joint Forces Command in Naples, Italy, met with AFRICOM staff during a recent staff exchange visit, conducted Sept. 10, 2015, at AFRICOM’s headquarters, U.S. Army Garrison, Stuttgart, GE. The MNCC is AFRICOM’s hub for multinational cooperation and is primarily responsible for integrating international partners into staff processes that inform strategic planning and operations. (USAFRICOM photo by Brenda Law/Released)

Multinational Cooperation Center hosts initial NATO staff exchange: Michel Soula, Head of all NATO Operations but Afghanistan, met with AFRICOM staff during a recent staff exchange visit, conducted Sept. 10, 2015, at AFRICOM’s headquarters, U.S. Army Garrison, Stuttgart, GE. The MNCC is AFRICOM’s hub for multinational cooperation and is primarily responsible for integrating international partners into staff processes that inform strategic planning and operations. (USAFRICOM photo by Brenda Law/Released)

U.S. Army Gen. David M. Rodriguez, the commander of U.S. Africa Command met Ugandan Chief of Defense Forces Katumba Wamala and other senior officials of the Uganda People’s Defense Forces in Kampala Sept. 30, 2015. (Photo courtesy U.S. Embassy - Kampala)

Gen. David Rodriguez, commander, U.S. Africa Command and Gen. Samson Mwathethe, Kenyan Chief of Defence Forces, speak at the State Partnership Program signing ceremony, Oct. 1, 2015.

Gen. David Rodriguez, commander, U.S. Africa Command, delivers remarks during the State Partnership Program signing ceremony Oct. 1, 2015 between the Massachusetts National Guard and the Republic of Kenya.

Maj. Gen. Scott Rice, Massachusetts National Guard Adjutant General, and Kenyan Defence Principal Secretary Kiritu Wamae sign the State Partnership Program agreement during a signing ceremony in Nairobi Oct. 1, 2015.

U.S. Army Gen. David M. Rodriguez, the commander of U.S. Africa Command met Ugandan Chief of Defense Forces Katumba Wamala and other senior officials of the Uganda People’s Defense Forces in Kampala Sept. 30, 2015. (Photo courtesy U.S. Embassy - Kampala)

U.S. Army Gen. David M. Rodriguez, the commander of U.S. Africa Command met Ugandan Chief of Defense Forces Katumba Wamala and other senior officials of the Uganda People’s Defense Forces in Kampala Sept. 30, 2015. (Photo courtesy U.S. Embassy - Kampala)

U.S. Army Gen. David M. Rodriguez, the commander of U.S. Africa Command met Ugandan Chief of Defense Forces Katumba Wamala and other senior officials of the Uganda People’s Defense Forces in Kampala Sept. 30, 2015. Rodriguez also presented the Legion of Merit, the highest U.S. military award for foreign citizens, to six Ugandan People's Defense Force officers. (Photo courtesy U.S. Embassy - Kampala)

Second Lt. Aaron Burtner, security cooperation team leader, poses for a photo with Compagnie Fusilier de Marin Commandos after completing their final exercise with U.S. service members in Dakar, Senegal, September 17, 2015. The Marines and Coast Guardsmen with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa spent four weeks training the COFUMACO on basic infantry tactics and small-boat operations as a part of a Maritime Security Force Assistance mission to increase interoperability with Senegal’s and strengthen the bond between the partner nations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Olivia McDonald/Released)