ARTILLERY STUDENTS UNDERTAKE EDUCATIONAL VISIT TO NAVTRAC

Students of the Artillery Young Officers Course, Technical Assistance Course and Artillery Basic Course from the Artillery Training School undertook an educational visit to the Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC), Nutekpor, on Friday 2 October 2026.

The visit formed part of the students’ professional development and was intended to broaden their understanding of naval fire support, joint operations and the application of modern training systems in preparing personnel for operational duties.

The students were received at the School of Maritime Operations (SMOPS) Auditorium by the Second-in-Command (2IC) of SMOPS. The Commanding Officer (CO) of SMOPS, Naval Captain Michael Cudjoe, welcomed the visiting students and gave them an overview of the programme, outlining the various activities and facilities to be covered during the tour.

As part of the visit, the 2IC of SMOPS, Lieutenant Commander Kwame Ofori-Boateng delivered a lecture on Introduction to Naval Gunfire Support and its Integration in Joint Operations. The lecture exposed the students to the fundamentals of naval gunfire support and its role in enhancing coordination and effectiveness during joint military operations.

The students subsequently toured the Lillie May Didreksen Simulation Centre, where they were introduced to the Command’s simulation-based training capabilities and their application in providing realistic and controlled training scenarios for personnel.

The group also visited the Ship-in-a-Box facility, where they were taken through the training environment and systems designed to support practical naval training.

The educational visit provided the students with an opportunity to gain practical insight into naval training and operations while enhancing their appreciation of the complementary roles of the various Services in joint operations. The engagement further underscored the importance of inter-Service training and professional exchanges in strengthening operational knowledge, cooperation and joint-force preparedness.

Story by: Miss Morkli Rebecca

Photos by: AB1 Offei Isaac