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MKSF NEWSLETTER February, 2018
MKSF Newsletter
February, 2018
Dear All,
According to publication of Security Study Center of Kosovo (SSCK), the Kosovo Security Force is announced to be the most trusted
Institution to Kosovo`s citizens. Always according to the results of Kosovar Security Barometer, the KSF is shown to be the most reliable
security Institution in the country. 78% of the questioned citizen’s trust the KSF. The trustiness from the previous year is increased for 11
%. This thing has impacted also on increase of trustiness in the north of our country.
In the tenth anniversary of the Kosovo s Independence, at boulevard “Zahir Pajaziti” in Pristina was held the key manifestation where the
KSF paraded marking the tenth anniversary of Kosovo’s independence.
The KSF members are having continues successes, thus the Kosovo Security Force officer, Lt. Albert Asllani, after a six-months training
in the military school, United States Army Cyber Center of Excellence” in Fort Gordon of the United States of America (USA) was
honored with the award “Colonel Alan C. Dexter, OBE, Award”. Also, the second place in the National Marathon of Albania was taken
by soldier, Alban Fazliu.
A contingent of the KSF is deployed in Republic of Albania to provide assistance to eliminate consequences after flooding. The KSF
Engineering battalion has assembled a mobile bridge ’’Mabey Johnson” in Zemlak village of the Korça county. In the German KFOR
base in Prizren was held the hand-over ceremony for large contingent with sanitary material and other equipment from the German
hospital to the KSF. Value of donation reaches amount of 140.000 Euro.
During the visit in Paris I had a meeting with State Secretary at Ministry of Armies of France, Mrs. Geneviève Darrieussecq.
During February I hosted Assistant Secretary of Defense of the U. S , Mr. Robert S. Karem, then the Minister of Defense of Republic of
Macedonia, Mrs. Radmilla Shekerinska-Jankovska, Chief of Diplomatic Mission of Czech Republic in our country, Mr.Ivo Silhavy,
Ambassador of Republic of Bulgaria in Republic of Kosovo, Mr. Nedialtcho Dimitrov Dantchev, IOWAs National Guard Commander
(USA), Major General, Timothy Orr, Canadian Ambassador for Kosovo resident in Croatia, Mr. Daniel Maksymiuk, Finland ambassador
in Republic of Kosovo , Ms. Pia Stjernvall. Within the frame of realization of the humanitarian projects and based on cooperation of
Ministry for Kosovo Security Force (MKSF) with country’s Institutions and cooperation agreement with Klina Municipality, IOM,
Ministry for Community and Return and Embassy of United Kingdom, The KSF Engineering Battalion have started the works on fixing
the road in length of 400 meters in the village Budisalc of Klina Municipality.
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Kosovo Security Force the most trusted to
Kosovo`s citizens
Thursday, 1st Feb 2018. Kosovo Security Study
Center (KSSC) has made publication of the seventh
edition of the Kosovar security survey and based on
results the KSF is the most trusted Security Institution
in the country. 78% of citizens canvassed trust on the
KSF. Trustiness form the previous year has marked an
increase of 11%.This has impacted trustiness growth
in the north part of our country.
Due to the Kosovo Security survey, the Kosovo
Security Force on canvass made with Kosovo/ citizens
at the end of 2017 year has shown to be the first with
78%, whereas as of regions the Mitrovica, south part
has shown to mostly trust on it
The KSF parade on 10th Anniversary of
marking the Kosovo`s Independence
Sunday 18 Feb 2018. - In the tenth Anniversary of
declaration of the Independence of Republic of
Kosovo dated 18.02.2018 in the boulevard “Zahir
Pajaziti” in Pristina held a major manifestation where
drilled Units of the Kosovo Security Force and
Kosovo Police have paraded.
Attended at the stand: Minister of the KSF, Mr.
Rrustem Berisha, COMKSF, and LTG. Rrahman
Rama, IOWA`s National Guard, Gen. Timothy Orr
and Senior Officer of the Ministry and the KSF.
Also , the manifestation was attended by the state
leaders of Kosovo as well many other state delegations
and statesmen, presidents, prime ministers, ministers
and a lot of the diplomatic guests, KFOR and dozens
of the Kosovo\s citizens.
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Lt. Albert Asllani announced to be the best
international officer in “Career Captain”
course in the USA
Wednesday 07 Feb 2018. The Kosovo Security Force
Officer , Lt. Albert Asllani after a six-months training at
Military School ,,United States Army Cyber Center of
Excellence” in Fort Gordon of the United States of
America (USA) was honored with a price “Colonel Alan
C. Dexter, OBE, Award”. This price is awarded to the
distinguished students who show high academic
achievements as well professionalism and leadership
while studying. Lt. Albert Asllani after returning from the
USA will go on with service to Land Force Command
(LFC) by transferring gained experiences from this
specialized training in the best of promotion and upgrade of the KSF professionalism.
The KSF engineers assemble metallic
bridge ’’Mabey Johnson’’ in Albania
Thursday, 08 Feb 2018. The first day (1st Feb 2018) a
contingent of the KSF by order of the COMKSF,
LTG. Rrahman Rama traveled to Republic of Albania
to assist Albania in repairing the consequences after
floods. The KSF Engineering Battalion started
building of mobile bridge ’’Mabey Johnson” in the
village Zemlak of Korça county. The KSF engineers
are successfully continuing to work on the bridge
which will serve not only to the villagers but to the
entire the area. The operation is being conducted
without any problem whereas the KSF members are
giving their maximum in building of this bridge to
make this bridge as soon as possible. The KSF
engineers support by Armed Forces of Republic of
Albania, as well the Korça County are at high level.
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Inauguration of mobile bridge built by the
KSF in Albania
Thursday 15 Feb 2018. The solemn ceremony is made
today in village Zemblak of Korça county – Albania
built by the KSF Engineers. Attended: Minister of
Defense of Republic of Albania , Mrs. Olta Xhaçka,
Dep/Minister of MKSF, Mr. Burim Ramadani,
COMKSF, Rrahman Rama, Chief of Staff of AF of
Rep. of Albania, BG. Bardhyl Kollçaku, Kosovo`s
ambassador in Tirana, Sylë Ukshini, KSF Attaché
Col. Enver Dugolli, Senior Officer of Albania Army ,
leaders of Korça and people of villages around.
The KSF Engineering Battalion in Albania started
building of the mobile bridge ,,Mabey Johnson” in
village Zëmblak Korça county on 3rd Feb and
completed its building on record time. The bridge has
a length of 54 meters is built on Devoll river and is an
important link for movement on daily basis for dozens
of citizens of the Korça county villages.
Soldier Alban Fazliu, the second one in the
National Cross-country Marathon in
Albania
Wednesday, 14 Feb 2018. Upon invitation of Ministry
of Defense of Republic of Albania on the occasion of
marking International Day of Military Sports “CISM
DAY-RUN FOR PEACE’’, in marathon held on
12.02.2018, in Tirana took part 10 members of the
Kosovo Security Force. The competition runs in two
disciplines , 10 km for male runners and 6 km for
female-runners.
In the individual category first place was taken by
athlete of Army of Albania ,Capt. Bledar Mesi, the
second place was taken by the soldier of the KSF
Alban Fazliu, soldier of Rapid Reaction Brigade,
whereas on the team category, the KSF was placed the
third place. In Tirana`s marathon attended soldiers,
NCOs and officers of all ranks and Commands, Units
and barracks of Albania Armed Forces. The marathon
took place at artificial lake hills in Tirana.
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KFOR German Contingent gave a donation
to the KSF
Friday, 02 Feb 2018. In the KFOR German base in Prizren
is held hand-over ceremony of large contingent with
sanitary materials and equipment of the German hospital to
the KSF. Attended: Dep / Minister of Ministry for Kosovo
Security Force, Mr. Agim Çeku, Commander of Kosovo
Security Force, LTG. Rrahman Rama, Chief of KFOR ,
BG. Lawrence Powell, Director of NATO Liaison
Advisory Team (NALT), BG. Ralf Hoffmann, the
Contingent Commander of 48 Germans of the KFOR, LTC.
Hans Jurgen Elsen and KFOR and the KSF Officers. The
COMKSF, LTG. Rama and NALT Director, General Ralf
Hoffmann signed off hand – over report of the donation
from KFOR German contingent in Kosovo. On this
occasion, German Bundeswer said we never missed to
assist the KSF and the donation will provide help on
upgrading of the medical capabilities of the KSF. The
donation reaches value of 140.000 euro.
Visit of Assistant to Defense Secretary of
USA, Mr. Robert S. Karem in MKSF Monday – 19 Feb 2018. Minister of KSF Rrustem
Berisha and Commander of the KSF , LTG. Rrahman
Rama, dated 18.02.2018 hosted the Assistant of
Secretary of Defense, Robert S.
Karem.
On this occasion, Minister Berisha thanked the USA
for the overall assistance given to the KSF as well
Personnel engagement and for very intensive and
overall cooperation. This cooperation reaches the top
especially the KSF cooperation having with IOWA`s
National Guard. Commander of the KSF, LTG.
Rrahman Rama, on his side mentioned that the KSF is
a professional Force with western concept and basis on
American doctrine and concept.
Guest from the USA, Mr, Robert S. Karim extended
pleasure for reception saying to felt an extreme
pleasure being here for tenth Anniversary of Kosovo`s
independence. Also, he talked on great interest of the
USA for development of security area in Balkan and
wider. He highly appreciated commitment towards the
transformation process of the KSF to be transparent
and on constitutional basis and in coordination with
USA and other strategic partners.
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Minister of KSF, Mr. Rrustem Berisha
hosted the Minister of Defense of the
Republic of Macedonia, Mrs. Shekerinska -
Jankovska
Friday 02 Feb 2018. With official ceremony,
Minister of Kosovo Security Force, Mr.
Rrustem Berisha hosted for a visit the Minister
of Defense of the Republic of Macedonia,
Mrs. Radmilla Shekerinska-Jankovska. Firstly
two Ministers hold a tete a tete meeting
afterwards a joint meeting of both delegations
where was talked for good bilateral relations,
concrete activities as well to keep having
relations in the future. On this occasion,
Minister Berisha thanked Minister Shekerinska
on good and concrete cooperation with
Ministry of Defense of Macedonia for
readiness of cooperation extension and
exchanges in other training, education and
field exercises etc.
Minister of KSF Rrustem Berisha hosted
the Ambassador of Bulgaria, Nedialtcho
Dantchev
Monday, 12 Feb 2018. Minister of Kosovo Security
Force, Mr. Rrustem Berisha hosted for a working
meeting the Ambassador of the Republic of Bulgaria
in Republic of Kosovo, Mr. Nedialtcho Dimitrov
Dantchev with collaborators.
Minister Berisha and ambassador Dantchev talked on
good relations between both countries as well chance
to make development, promotion and intensify their
relations in the security area and in the other areas of
joint interest for both countries.
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Minister Berisha hosted the Ambassador of
the Czech Republic, Mr. Silhavy
Monday 05 Feb 2018. Minister for the Kosovo
Security Force, Mr.Rrustem Berisha hosted for a
meeting Chief of Diplomatic Mission of Czech
Republic in our country, Mr. Ivo Silhavy with
collaborators.
During the meeting was discussed about the
exceptionally good relations between the Republic of
Kosovo and Czech Republic as well need for
development, promotion and intensify these relations
in the security area among both countries in the future.
Minister for Kosovo Security Force,
Mr.Rrustem Berisha was hosted by the
State Secretary at Ministry of Armies of
France, Mrs. Geneviève Darrieussec
Wednesday, 14 Feb 2018. Minister for Kosovo
Security Force, Mr. Rrustem Berisha was hosted today
in Paris by the State Secretary at Ministry of Armies
of France, Ms. Geneviève Darrieussecq.
In a friendly meeting were mentioned excellent
relations among both countries and talked about
bilateral cooperation in the defense and security area.
Minister Berisha informed French Minister on
achievements and objectives of the KSF.
Ms. Darrieussecq congratulated Minister on successes
specifically in integration of non-majority community.
France is an important partner of Kosovo and visit of
Minister Berisha is done in the eve of the 10th
Anniversary of Kosovo`s independence to Express
gratitude to France for its contribution in the Kosovars
path.
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Minister of MKSF Rrustem Berisha hosted the
Ambassador of Canada Daniel Maksymiuk
Friday, 16 Feb 2018. Minister for Kosovo Security
Force, Mr. Rrustem Berisha, in the tenth Anniversary
of Kosovo`s independence, today hosted the
Ambassador of Canada to Kosova, resident in Croatia
, Mr. Daniel Maksymiuk with collaborators.
Minister Berisha thanked Ambassador Maksymiuk
and through him Government and Minister of
Defense for the support and unsaved help of the
Canadian Government to the KSF for the warm
reception at Halifax Summit in Canada as well given
contribution of the Canadian army within the KFOR
as well cooperation among both ministries of Kosovo
and Canada.
On his part Ambassador Daniel Maksymiuk after
congratulating Minister on tenth Anniversary of
Kosovo`s Independence thanked him for reception and
confirmed commitment of Canada`s Government to
growth and deep cooperation among both Ministries
and two respective countries.
Minister of KSF hosted the Commander of
IOWA`s National Guard
Friday, 16 Feb 2018. Minister for Kosovo Security
Force, Mr. Rrustem Berisha hosted today for an
officially meeting the commander of IOWA`s National
Guard (USA), Major General Timothy Orr with
collaborators. General Orr has come to take part in the
tenth Anniversary of Kosovo`s independence.
Minister Berisha has thanked the USA, IOWA`s
national Guard and General Orr for supporting,
material and professional assistance that is given to the
KSF. During last year, we used to have 110 bilateral
and joint activities with IOWA`s National Guard.
Minister Berisha addressed to General Orr saying that
it’s a special pleasure to have you here for the tenth
Anniversary of Kosovo`s independence because this
anniversary is also yours. You are at your second
home”.
On his side, Commander of IOWA`s National Guard,
General Orr, to Minister Berisha, COMKSF, LTG.
Rrahman Rama and all Officers and NCOs, soldiers of
the KSF wished the tenth anniversary of Kosovo`s
Independence. Also, he congratulated Minister on
successes and promised deepening of cooperation in
all areas with joint interest for the KSF.
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Minister Berisha and the COMKSF,
General Rama decorated Col. Metin Sinci
Friday 16 Feb 2018. Minister Rrustem Berisha and
Commander of KS, LT. Gen.Rrahman Rama, in a
ceremony held at Ministry of KSF premises honored
with gratitude and decoration Turkish Colonel, Metin
Sincin, Advisor to Minister Berisha and COMKSF,
Gen. Rama, after successful completion of assignment
to Minister for Kosovo Security Force.
Minister Berisha awarded a gratitude to Col. Sinci for
successful service in the KSF, for his support to the
KSF in all areas and contribution in deepening of
cooperation among the KSF and Turkey.
Whereas COMKSF, Lt. Gen.Rrahman Rama, has
thanked Col.Sinci for commitment and cooperation as
well his contribution in the professional upgrading of
the KSF.General Rama awarded a medal to Col. Sinci
for selfless work given to the KSF.
Minister Rrustem Berisha hosted
Ambassador of Finland, Pia Stjernvall
Friday 23rd Feb 2018. The Finland Ambassador in
Republic of Kosovo, Ms. Pia Stjernvall paid a visit to the
Ministry for Kosovo Security Force (MKSF), who was
hosted by the Minister of KSF Rrustem Berisha and
Dep/Minister Burim Ramadani.
During the meeting was discussed about engagements of
finding possible ways of cooperation among both
Ministries for involvement to make sign a cooperation
Agreement among the MKSF and the Ministry of Defense
of Finland.
Minister Rrustem Berisha hosted a
delegation of “Indo-Asian European
Association on Business, Culture and
Friendship”
Friday, 23 Feb 2018. Today, Minister for Kosovo
Security Force, Mr. Rrustem Berisha hosted a
delegation of businessmen from Bulgaria “Indo-
Asian European Association on Business, Culture
and Friendship” accompanied by President of
Kosovar Alliance of Businesses, Mr. Agim Shahini.
Minister Berisha has thanked the businessmen from
Bulgaria and in this occasion he informed them on
good cooperation that Kosovo has with Bulgaria and
current contacts between MKSF and Ministry of
Defense of Bulgaria and a mutual will to develop a
further intensive cooperation. This cooperation will
facilitate much more preparation of conditions for
signing an Agreement of Cooperation among Ministry
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of Defense of Bulgaria and MKSF. On their side
representatives of “Indo- Asian European
Association on Business, Culture and Friendship”
expressed to be thankful for reception of Berisha, as
well informed with military products specifications,
opportunities of their companies from Bulgaria or
other countries that they represented.
Commander of the KSF, Lt. Gen. Rrahman Rama
reported to Parliamentary Commission on Internal
Affairs, Security and Supervision of the KSF
Wednesday 07 Feb 2018.Today, Commander for
Kosovo Security Force (KSF), Lt. Gen. Rrahman
Rama reported to Parliamentary Commission on
Internal Affairs, Security and Supervision of the KSF
for overall achievements of the KSF for the year 2017.
Meeting was opened by the President Commission,
Mr. Haxhi Shala who thanked COMKSF, Lt. Gen.
Rrahman Rama for his readiness to report in front of
the Commission on the KSF achievements for the year
2017.The COMKSF, Lt. Gen. Rrahman Rama on his
summarized report in front of the member`s
commission said:, Based on objectives of Minister and
the COMKSF priorities given in Directive in the year
2017, as well Operational plan of activities and
trainings, the KSF completed calendar year 2017, and
based on results achieved in all areas can be concluded
that this year has followed the KSF with a lot of
successes at home and abroad. These successes are
due to professional commitment and engagement of
the KSF members at all levels”.
President Hashim Thaçi decorated Lt. Gen
Rrahman Rama with Presidential Medal
Tuesday, 27 Feb 2018. President of Republic of
Kosovo, Hashim Thaçi, yesterday decorated
Commander fo Kosovo Security Force (KSF),
Lt.Gen.Rrahman Rama with presidential Medal on the
occasion of marking tenth anniversary of Kosovo`s
Independence.
This decoration was made upon given contribution for
freedom and independence of Kosovo.
Presidential medal on the tenth anniversary of the
Independence is given to people who gave
contribution for freedom and independence of Kosovo.
The KSF Commander received a congratulation
letter from Commander of U.S Army for Europe
Sunday 18 Feb 2018. Commander of U.S Army for
Europe General Curtis M. Scaparroti on occasion of
the tenth Anniversary of Kosovo\s Independence sent
a congratulation letter to the COMKSF, Lt. Gen.
Rrahman Rama.
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The KSF Commander received a
congratulation letter from Chief of General
Staff of AF of Republic of Albania
Sunday 18 Feb 2018.On occasion of the tenth
Anniversary of Kosovo\s Independence, the COMKSF
received congratulation letter to the COMKSF, Lt.
Gen. Rrahman Rama from Chief of Staff of AF of
Republic of Albania, BG. Bardhyl Kollçaku
COMKSF receives a thanksgiving letter
from Korça prefect
Thursday, 22 Feb 2018.On the occasion of assembling
metallic bridge in village Zëmblak of Korça from the
KSF Engineers, Korça`s mayor Dhori Spirollari, on
his name and Korça`s citizens thanked the KSF
Commander for provision of assistance for the bridge
assemble on the Devolli river. |In the letter addressed
to the Lt. Gen. Rrahman Rama, the Korça`s mayor,
Mr.Dhori Spirollari said|:”It`s my pleasure that on
behalf of people of Korça`s region and I, personally
extend thanks and maximal gratitude for the hard work
and professionalism shown by the KSF in construction
of the Zemblak bridge on river Devoll which was
damaged by floods caused by heavy rain falls in the
month of November of the last year”.
Mayor Spirollari urther wrote:“Thanks to the quick
intervention and support by the KSF in collaboration
with Armed Forces of Ministry of Defense of
Republic of Albania, the new bridge MJ of modern
parameters will bring help for dozens of citizens of
Maliqi field and Devolli`s valley , businesses of zone,
citizens to Korça`s region and wider.”
Dhori Spirollari talking about collaboration with the
KSF Engineers wrote: It was our honor to talk on
cooperation with the KSF engineers wrote: “It was in
our honor to work with committed people because the
work done by the Kosovo Security Force is evidently
and an positive example for other cooperation in order
to avoid consequences and minimize damages which
might cause natural disaster.”
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General Enver Cikaqi attended the
European Conference of Training Centers
Wednesday 21 Feb 2018. Commander of Doctrine and
Training (TRADOC) Enver Cikaqi and Chief of Operation
of Land Force Command held in Grafenwoher of
Germany dated 13-16.02.2018. In the European
Conference of Training Centers among 28 representative
of various countries, for the first time the Kosovo Security
Force took part. Purpose of arranging and having this
conference was presentation of training centers and their
programs which they possess.
Whereas the KSF participation to this conference has
provided good opportunities of knowing of the new
procedures and programs which can be applied in its Units
in the future.
During the conference proceedings a special contribution
was given by militaries from various countries who
discussed on training capabilities and improvement of
opportunities of these capabilities with experiences
exchange among themselves.
Road fixing has commenced in
Budisalc of Klina
Wednesday 14 Feb 2018. Based on cooperation of the
Ministry for Kosovo Security Force (MKSF) with
country Institution and agreement of Klina
Municipality , IOM, Ministry for Community Returns
and United Kingdom Embassy , the KSF Engineering
started today work on road fixing in village Budisalc
of Klina Municipality in a length of 400 meters
In this event attended the United Kingdom Ambassador,
Ruairi O’Conell, Mayor of Klina Zenun Elezaj, LFC
Dep/Commander , BG. Gëzim Hazrolli, IOM
representative, Ministry for Community, KFOR and the
KSF Officers. The KSF within its mission still pay key
attention to implementation of various humanitarian
projects which are in service of community regardless
ethnicity. Project`s goal is to facilitate movement of
inhabitant to Budisalc Monastery.
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U. S Air Force Band performs together with
The KSF
Wednesday 14 Feb 2018. Today , in the hall of
Ministry for Kosovo Security Force in front of MKSF
employees, on the occasion of the tenth Anniversary
of Kosovo`s Independence , Musical Band of U. S Air
Force Band of U. S Army Europe have executed
varicolored music. attended Dep/Minister, Burim
Ramadani, COMKSF, Lt. Gen. Rrahman Rama, BG.
Zymer Halimi, MKSF General Secretary, Dr.
Shkëlzen Sylaj as well MKSF and the KSF staff. On
this occasion, Dep/Minister Burim Ramadani and
COMKSF, Lt. Gen Rrahman Rama have thanked the
Air Force Band U. S Army Europe for excellent
performance in the very important event in Kosovo
such as marking of the tenth Anniversary of the
Kosovo`s independence.
The KSF was visited from students of
many schools
Thursday, 15 Feb 2018. In frame of marking the tenth
anniversary of Kosovo`s Independence, a lot of
primary schools students and other pre- schools
institutions yesterday have visited “Adem Jashari”
barrack of the Kosovo Security Force.
Department for Military-Civil Relations organized
reception of the students at barrack premises ,,Adem
Jashari” offering them to see achievements of the KSF
and arrangements which are made in marking of the
tenth anniversary. The students were quite interested
to know about work of the KSF members. They
closely saw the cadet`s work and Force Police, also
have visited library afterwards performed a movie
with the KSF activities.
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KSF members are certified on training
Peaceful Operations”
Tuesday 20 Feb 2018. In the Kosovo Security Force
(KSF) from 12-16.02.2018 was held the training,
“Peaceful Operation” with participation of 25
members from all the KSF Units.
Training was provided by Turkish KFOR Instructors
who gave lectures on topics dealt with peaceful
operations.
Col. Haziri, at the end demanded from the KSF
members that the gained knowledge by Turkish
Academy Instructors to pass it to the Units where they
serve.
Whereas, Commander of Turkish Contingent in
Kosovo, Col. Sinan BARIM, has thanked Chief of
Staff of the LFC Naim Haziri and all attendees of this
ceremony. “We, as headship of the Turkish KFOR in
Kosovo feel pleased to have had a chance helping the
KSF and ready for this cooperation to be continued in
the future between two countries”. Ceremony ended
with awarding of gratitude and certificates for
instructors and members who were trained.
The RRB members started the for search
and rescue course in KSF Training Center
of Pomozotin
Monday 26 Feb 2018.Today, at SAR Training Center
of the KSF barrack “Young Europeans” in Pomozotin,
started SAR basic training for eight members of the
Rapid Reaction Brigade.
While in training candidates will learn search
techniques for victims in destroyed buildings or half-
destroyed. Also, they will learn for techniques of
cutting and drilling which remove remaining in order
to have an easy access to the destroyed structures for
helping the isolated victims.
The first medical aid is a very important part of
training. The candidates will learn to make stable the
victims before removing from the dangerous zones for
medical assistance and transport them to hospital.
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The KSF delegation in Germany on seminar
,,Leading with Military Forces in
Democracy
Wednesday 07 Feb 2018. In frame of excellent
cooperation among the MKSF/KSF with Germany
Armed Forces and continuously realization of the
specialized training in Germany a delegation of
MKSF/KSF is staying for a visit. The delegation is
leaded by BG. Zymer Halimi, Director of Directorate
of Operations in MKSF. This delegation is attending
seminar, Leading with Military Forces in Democracy”
Delegation of the KSF was received by senior officers
of Bundesver, Germany as well has realized visits in
many important institutions of the German state.
The KSF delegation is accompanied by the KSF
Attaché in Federal Republic of Germany, Col. Xhavit
Sadria.
This training and many other trainings being
implemented in Germany are a result of good
cooperation among Kosovo and Germany.