The Ghana Army School of Ammunition and Explosives (GASAE), in collaboration with the French Armed Forces, has launched a Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Training Course at Michel Camp in Tema.
The course, which began on Monday, January 26, 2026, aims to equip participants with modern technical knowledge and best practices for the safe and effective management of CBRN threats at tactical, operational, and strategic levels.
Speaking at the launch as Guest of Honour, the Deputy Chief of Staff (Logistics) at Army Headquarters, Brigadier General Jude Bari Mwinyel, highlighted the importance of CBRN proficiency in contemporary military operations.
He noted that effective detection, deterrence, and response to CBRN threats are critical not only for military readiness but also for supporting civil authorities during national emergencies.
Brigadier General Mwinyel stressed that precision and strict adherence to procedures in CBRN operations are essential to preventing catastrophic outcomes, urging participants to fully master both the technical and operational aspects of the training.
The French Defence Attaché to Ghana, Colonel Grégoire Madelin, commended the Chief of the Army Staff for prioritising a dedicated CBRN capability within the Ghana Armed Forces. He reaffirmed France’s long-term commitment to supporting Ghana’s defence training and described the course as a foundational step toward more advanced CBRN training programmes.
According to Colonel Madelin, the initiative underscores the strength and sustainability of the defence partnership between Ghana and France.
The Acting Commander of GASAE, Lieutenant Colonel Frank Tetteh-Kumah, expressed gratitude for the continued training support and noted that the course is timely given emerging threats from industrial accidents, terrorism, and the misuse of hazardous materials.
