GDF Officer completes Demanding Brazilian Jungle Warfare Course 

The Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan, MSS, along with the Officers and Ranks of the Guyana Defence Force, proudly extends heartfelt congratulations to Second Lieutenant Travis Adams on his outstanding achievement in successfully completing the Brazilian Jungle Operations Course 25/3 category B conducted by the Brazilian Army in Manaus, Brazil.

The course was conducted under the command and instruction of the renowned Centro de Instrução de Guerra na Selva (CIGS), Brazil’s premier Jungle Warfare Instruction Centre. Designed to provide specialized training for platoon and battalion commanders, the Jungle Warfare Course equips leaders with the skills and confidence required to guide their troops through every aspect of jungle operations. This year’s cohort began with 48 officers, from Captain to Second Lieutenant, and successfully concluded with 35 graduates.

2Lt Adams distinguished himself as the only foreign student to complete this rigorous programme, which required exceptional endurance, discipline, and adaptability. The training covered jungle survival, tactical operations, advanced jungle craft, and numerous physically demanding tasks conducted under intense environmental conditions. His exemplary performance reflects not only his personal resilience and professionalism, but also the high standards upheld by the Guyana Defence Force.

As a Special Forces Officer his advanced training in jungle survival, reconnaissance, and small-unit tactical operations directly enhances the GDF’s ability to operate effectively within Guyana’s dense interior terrain, an environment that closely mirrors the demanding conditions of the Amazon. The specialized competencies he acquired, such as advanced land navigation, survival under extreme conditions, and superior jungle craft, significantly strengthen the Battalion’s capacity to execute special operations, conduct search and rescue missions, support border security patrols, counter illicit activities, and respond rapidly to emerging threats. His achievement therefore represents a strategic benefit to the Force’s overall operational readiness.

This accomplishment further reinforces the value of the longstanding partnership between the Guyana Defence Force and the Brazilian Army, a relationship rooted in mutual respect, shared expertise, and continuous professional development. Through collaborative training opportunities such as the Jungle Warfare Course, both militaries benefit from enhanced interoperability, strengthened operational cooperation, and the exchange of advanced tactics and knowledge. The success of officers like 2Lt Adams reaffirms the importance of these engagements, which elevate individual competency while advancing the collective readiness and effectiveness of both nations’ defence forces.(GDF)