7/12/2012 By Sgt. Tatum Vayavananda
Marine Forces Africa
Lance
Corporals Chris C. Holloway and Dominic D. Walicki, and Pfc. Kenneth T.
Martin, assistant crowd control instructors with 3rd Battalion, 25th
Marine Regiment, simulate a riot for the Burkina Faso partners they are
training with during Exercise Western Accord 2012. The crowd control
training taught the basics of baton work, use of shields, forming a
shield line, keeping rhythm in the line, and the deployment of snatch
teams that are used to acquire and detain high-value individuals, such
as a riot leader. Exercise Western Accord 2012 is a multi-lateral
training exercise with West African nations to increase understanding
and interoperability, prevent conflict by enabling Africans to provide
for their security and stability, strengthen relationships with partner
nations, and promote and support U.S. national security priorities.
Participating African nations include Senegal, Burkina Faso, Guinea, and
Gambia.
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