Ghanaian Peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL GHANBATT 85), on Friday, May 31, held an Inter-Company Combat Walk Competition.
The competition which took place at Al-Qawzah, Lebanon, was part of their in-mission training activity aimed at testing the physical endurance of troops, ensuring a high standard of operational effectiveness, building teamwork and promoting the spirit of healthy competition.
Activities of the combat walk included, a 5km walk through a hilly, undulating mountainous terrain, obstacle crossing; flipping of about 100kg armored vehicle tyre, pushing of Styr trucks, bench press, stripping and assembling of rifles while blindfolded among others.
In all, five companies -military sub-units -comprising Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Headquarters and a Logistics unit took part in the competition.
After the grueling walk and obstacle course, Bravo Company emerged winners. The second-place award went to Charlie Company followed by the Headquarters Company.
The competition was well attended by both UNIFIL military and civilian personnel and some Lebanese living within the locality.
Background
As part of Ghana’s contribution to international peace and security, UNIFIL GHANBATT 85 under the command of Lt. Col. Fiifi Deegbe, arrived in Lebanon on June 30, 2018 to begin a one year’s tour of peacekeeping duty in Southern Lebanon in accordance with the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701.
Since their arrival in Lebanon, the contingent has carried out several operational activities such as conducting patrols along the Blue Line -the United Nations recognised line of withdrawal of the Israeli Defence Force from Lebanon- capacity building and support to the Lebanese Armed Forces and other governmental institutions.
Over the period, the battalion also carried out several humanitarian activities such as donations, medical and dental outreaches, teaching assistance among others.
UNIFIL GHANBATT 85 is expected to end its tour of duty in July 2019.
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