The document summarizes a logistics conference held in Djibouti in January 2011 that was hosted by Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa. Military logistics officers from the U.S., its sub-commands in Africa, and over 10 African partner nations discussed challenges related to transportation and logistics. Presentations were given on individual countries' logistical situations and capabilities. The conference aimed to increase cooperation and understanding between partner nations on logistics operations.

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East African Coalition Logistics Conference, January 2011
USA Air Force Brig. Gen. Barbara Faulkenberry, USA Africa Command Workflow and Logistics
deputy director, offers an opening speech at the East African Coalition Logistics Conference in
Djibouti Urban area, Djibouti, Jan. 6, 2011. The seminar, hosted by Combined Joint Job
Force-Horn of Africa, delivered together partner-nation military logisticians to exchange ideas
and go over solutions to transport and logistics problems in their nations.
U.S. Air Force photo by Personnel Sgt. Kathrine McDowell
Military logistics officers gathered in Djibouti in very early January to take part in the first East
African Coalition Logistics Seminar, hosted by Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa. The
seminar combined logistics policemans from U.S. Africa Command, its sub element commands
for the Military, Navy, Air Force, and CJTF-HOA, as well as partner nations from more than 10
African nations, and South Korea.
The conference increased understanding between partner-nation logistics operations,
performed worldwide logistics orientations, developed cooperative partner-nation relationships
and created on these relationships for the future. African country individuals included Djibouti,
Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda, Tanzania and Mauritius. Delegates from the African Union
were additionally in attendance.
CJTF-HOA’s director of logistics and master of ceremonies, U.S. Navy Capt. Stephen LeBlanc,
opened the conference with welcoming opinions followed by keynote addresses from USA
Ambassador to the Republic of Djibouti, James Swan; Air Force Brig. Gen. Barbara
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2. Faulkenberry, director of logistics for USA Africa Command; and Back Adm. Brian Losey,
CJTF-HOA leader.
“As logisticians, we know that when you consider the capability to accomplish a goal, whether
that’s peacekeeping, responding to a nationwide crisis, the defense of a nation, or the
humanitarian response to a misfortune, we think about the mission,” said Faulkenberry.
Logistics provides the framework and connection in order for an objective to be successful, she
stated.
Following the formal presentations, logistics officers from each partner country gave
presentations to illustrate their individual logistical situations and one-of-a-kind opportunities to
help in the over-arching collaborations amongst the countries.
Each country, represented by 2 officers, dove into their logistical procedures, expounding on the
problems and challenges they deal with operating within their nation along with throughout East
Africa. Lots of nations experience comparable difficulties stemming from poor or arising
economies, recent rebellions, absence of appropriate infrastructure and difficulties based upon
geographical landscapes.
“Dealing with maintenance problems is not constantly easy,” said Lt. Col. Ali Aden Houmed of
the Djiboutian National Military. “We also have some problem having qualified specialists for
upkeep issues, so these issues provide us a difficult time. We have equipment coming from
various countries for different projects. It’s good to have gifts from buddies, but at the end of the
day, it is difficult to keep that equipment working.”
The 2nd day of the seminar opened with extra discussions by partner-nation policemans.
LeBlanc additionally personally thanked all the participants. The seminar culminated in an
alignment and demonstration of the Pre-positional Expeditionary Support Kit (PEAK) system,
which converts and clears neighborhood water sources to safe and clean water. The equipment
can deliver perks in a selection of medical, military and industrial situations, and does not
adversely impact the atmosphere.
The conference was hailed as a success in that it was a distinct possibility for U.S. military
logisticians to share greatest practices with their military counterparts in East African nations,
enabling them to have a stronger understanding and admiration for logistical issues and
options.
“There are significant infrastructure programs in virtually every nation in this area,” stated
Swan.
“New roadways, brand-new railway networks and new harbors will plainly improve abilities for
logistics in the area in the future. Partner countries right here in the area are highly
associateded with efforts to improve the logistics base here in East Africa,” he stated.
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