Members of the Commander, Task Force 68's Expeditionary Tactical Intelligence Training Team provided training support to 18 Ghanaian maritime law enforcement and naval service members at Sekondi Naval Base, Ghana, Oct. 10-24.

The training in tactical intelligence was conducted to improve the capabilities of the Ghanaian maritime law enforcement and naval intelligence to combat narcotics smuggling and terrorist activity.

Quotes:
"The training was great from day one. The Ghanaian military embraced the training and made us feel welcomed. They were patient with us and took the time to listen to the information we provided. They are extremely efficient with the resources available to them. It was a great experience to be able to cultivate a friendship between our intelligence communities."
- Chief Intelligence Specialist Torivio Hall, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1

Quick Facts:
* The intent of the training was to increase the tactical information collections and reporting capabilities of Ghanaian forces.
* The classroom-based training allowed for an increase in understanding in the intelligence process and how the tactical information is turned into intelligence that enables operations.
* The training provided an opportunity for the U.S. Navy to build a relationship with the Ghanaian military intelligence personnel and to facilitate and generate future access and demand.
* U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied, joint, and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa.

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