Army programs, areas of mutual interest and areas of modernization or reform. This is the path we want to be on globally and put our army on another level with other armies around the world as one of the best.”Īs part of improving interoperability and identifying future training opportunities with their Colombian counterparts, Army South staff held staff talks aimed at providing the COLAR insights concerning specific U.S. “Additionally, with us being here, we want to show the world whose side we’re on. “This is very important for our army to observe, train and learn a lot in order to improve the quality of our units,” Lopez said. German Lopez, Colombian Army chief of staff for Force Generation, and he viewed his troops’ training with American soldiers as a reflection of their capability and commitment to the partnership with the U.S. “They’ve spent a lot more time in the jungle than we have, and they’ve been a valuable asset to helping us in that regard.” “The Colombians bring a different perspective on varying operations and a fresh look on how to conduct different tactics,” Billings said. The unit was able to bridge the language barrier by having Spanish-speaking soldiers in its ranks, which also allowed the two armies to integrate seamlessly. They have performed exceptionally well, and we’re glad to have them in our formations.” “We paired them with our Alpha Company, and they loved working together. It’s been an enjoyable experience for both of us,” said Command Sgt. “My guys have looked forward to training with the Colombians again. military security cooperation activities with Colombia. The South Carolina National Guard and The Republic of Colombia have participated in the State Partnership Program together since 2012, which supports U.S. The exercise allowed the two armies to exchange infantry doctrine while performing squad and platoon situational training scenarios. Training with the Colombian Army is nothing new for the 1-118th Infantry Regiment, as the unit went to Tolemaida, Colombia, in 2019 as part of Exercise Together Forward. Army soldiers are observing how disciplined they are and tapping into their tactical knowledge.” “This platoon is very aggressive and gets after the enemy in the attack. “They start moving, get in position, and are engaged and attuned to what they have to do – when it’s go-time, it’s go-time for them,” Perez said. 1st Class Edwin Perez, JRTC observer-controller-trainer, praised the soldiers for their high level of discipline and initiative. Highlighting the professionalism of the Colombians during their first 48 hours in the training area known as “the box,” Sgt. “We’re very proud and happy for their participation, and we hope to continue to have these types of training events as a continued effort in strengthening our relationship with Colombia.” “Army South has many partners in the region, and the Colombian Army is one of the best,” the general added. Walrath, Army South commanding general, during a visit June 8-10 to JRTC with senior Colombian Army leaders. “JRTC is a crucible environment and is the culmination of a brigade’s training – it requires units who are qualified and capable to go into combat after training at one of the Army’s premier combat training centers,” said Maj. Having arrived at Louisiana in early May, a platoon element of the COLAR’s elite Counternarcotics Brigade integrated with the 1st Battalion, 118th Infantry Regiment, South Carolina Army National Guard, as part of rotation 21-08 to conduct tactical infantry operations, exercise interoperability, and strengthen their ability to plan and execute complex maneuver operations. This culminated with the first time a COLAR unit recently conducted bilateral training at the Joint Readiness Training Center, or JRTC, at Fort Polk, Louisiana followed by bilateral staff talks between the two armies at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. Army South taking the lead in maintaining the long-lasting partnership. Since that time, the initiative has resulted in one of the longest one-on-one professional military relationships, with U.S. Army Ranger officers developed the Lancero training program for the COLAR in the mid-1950s. Army can trace its history training with the Colombian Army, or COLAR, to more than 60 years ago, when U.S. JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas –
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