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MINISTRY FOR THE KOSOVO SECURITY FORCE NEWSLETTER 2017, JUNE

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MINISTRY FOR THE KOSOVO SECURITY FORCE

Dear all,

In the month of June, the Ministry for

the Kosovo Security Force and the

Kosovo Security Force have carried

out a series of successful activities,

despite that during this month was the

pre-election campaign and

parliamentary elections in the

country, which went excellent, once

again re-affirming the sustainability

and consolidation of the institutions

of our country.

This month I hosted the Deputy

Assistant of the Secretary to NATO,

Mr. John Manza, and also the KSF Commander participated in the State Partnership Conference with US State Guard

Commanders in Germany.

Allow me to initially inform you about the ongoing successes of KSF members in trainings and exercises both at home

and abroad. On this occasion, I have to emphasize award “Top Student” which was awarded to Captain Adison Gara,

awarded as the best student at the completion of the Multinational Peace Support Operations Instructor Training Course in

Vyshkov, Czech Republic. Then, the KSF member Granit Kryeziu has won the humanitarian running race, on the 5,000-

meter-long track, organized by KFOR.

Furthermore, a KSF contingent participated in the Combined Resolve VIII exercise in Germany, then in the Field Exercise

of the Summer Camp 2017 in the Republic of Macedonia. Also, internships like “Maneuvering with Armored Vehicles”,

“Helicopter Evacuation”, “Vigilent Wolf”, “Summer Camp 2017” of the KSF Cadets of University Studies Center.

The Kosovo Security Force has also carried out some good humanitarian activities for the community. Thus, in the village

of Plemetin (inhabited by the minorities), the KSF has donated medical materials and drugs. Also, in Dragash, KSF has

donated equipment for the Fire Brigade, then they have carried out several collaborations with “Hundikap Kosova”,

“Caritas” of Kosovo, etc.

During the month of June, the German Government has donated vehicle maintenance equipment.

KSF officers have participated in the conference “The Day of Gender Perspective” organized by KFOR.

Respectfully,

Haki DEMOLLI,


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LT. ADISON GARA WON TOP STUDENT PRICE AT INSTRUCTOR`S COURSE FOR MULTINATIONAL

PEACE SUPPORT OPERATION IN CZECH REPUBLIC

Prishtinë, 02nd June 2017.

Among 30 students, officers

from 8 countries of the world ,

member of the third Battalion

of Rapid Reaction Brigade

(RRB), of Kosovo Security

Force (KSF), Capt. Adison

Gara won prize of “Top

Student”, of Multinational

Peace Support Operations

Instructor Training Course in

Vyshkov of Czech Republic.

Trading covered various

activities about preparation of

peacekeeping operations. This

activity was held from 30th

April up to 03rd of June 2017

projected and leaded by British

Military Advisory Team-

(BMAT). The KSF members

who participated at this course

have shown high results both

in academic and practical

work.

The KSF participation to

Multinational Peace Support

Operations Instructor Training

Course, is a part of

continuously bilateral

cooperation with UK.

Purpose of the course is

equipping of instructors with

technic knowledge and

preparing of them with

military conventional skills. Despite, Adison Garës who was announced as top student of this generation,

captain Alban Bujupi, Lieutenant Elbasan Sabedini and SrgM Bedri Zuka attended this course, too.


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COL. IRFETE SPAHIU PART OF CONFERENCE PANEL “GENDER PROSPEROUS DAY 2017”

Pristine, 02th June 2017. The Kosovo Security Force from its starting provided diversity and gender inclusion mentioned

Dep/Commander of Doctrine and Training, Col. Irfete Spahiu on the second Panel of the Conference “Gender Prosperous

Day 2017” organized by KFOR held at, Sirius’’ hotel in Pristina.

Further, Col.Spahiu made a retrospective counting some of the reasons that the situation in the KSF makes it enjoyable, as

she said, for example: The number of female members in the KSF exceeds 8 percent, and has a steady upward trend.

Women today are represented up to the rank of colonel with a tendency of growth in each generation of recruitment.

Also, Col. Irfete

Spahiu said: In the

KSF we not only have

female members, but

they are engaged in all

units of the Force.

These women, in all

ranks as soldiers,

NCOs and officers, are

representing in the best

possible way the KSF.

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In this conference

attended by US

Ambassador to

Kosovo, Greg

Delawie, KFOR

Commander, General

Giovani Fungo, then

Chief of NATO Advisory Team for MKSF / KSF, General Dietmar Mosmann, also attended Lieutenant General Rrahman

Rama, Commander of the KSF, then generals Zymer Halimi, Nazmi Brahimaj and Enver Cikaqi, as well as colonels

Xhevahir Geci, Naim Haziri, Bashkim Shillova, Fadil Hadergjonaj, Halime Morina, Chief of Human Rights and Gender

Equality in MKSF, Ms. Krenare Sogojeva, Director of the Legal Office and Major Remzie Zeqiraj, Public Relations

Officer in MKSF, which has also been addressed with the issue of public promotion of the gender equality values

cultivated by the KSF.

The purpose of this event was to present a platform for international organizations, non-governmental organizations,

KFOR and NATO, as well as security organizations in Kosovo to discuss gender-focused issues with a focus on "Gender

Perspectives in Security" and” The new generation of Kosovo ".


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KSF ASSISTS FMC OF PLEMETIN VILLAGE WITH MEDICAL MATERIAL

Pristina, 05 June 2017. The Department for Civil-Military Cooperation of the Ministry for the Kosovo Security Force

(MKSF) has implemented a humanitarian project by donating the necessary medical materials to the Family Medicine

Center of Plemetin / Obilić Municipality, which cares and provides medical services to residents of many villages

inhabited by Serbs,

Roma, Ashkali and

others. On behalf of the

KSF, the donation was

donated to Lieutenant

Colonel Afrim Veseli

and was received by the

director of this center

Dr.Slavisha

Radosavljevic. This

activity was attended by

the director of FMC in

Obiliq. Haki Jashari,

who appreciated the KSF

assistance to this center

as very valuable to

citizens of this area.

Lieutenant Colonel Veseli, during his speech, emphasized that KSF is in the service of all citizens of the country and will

always support all the community.

KSF MEMBER GRANIT KRYEZIU TOOK FIRST PLACE IN THE RACE ORGANIZED BY KFOR

Pristina, June 05, 2017. In the Fshati i

Ri (Novosellë), Vushtrri / Vucitrn

Municipality, under the patronage of

KFOR Commander, Major General

Giovanni FUNGO, was held a

humanitarian run on the 5,000m trail.

In this run apart from the

representatives of KFOR were also

participated 7 members of the KSF.

The official opening of the race was

made by KFOR Commander, Major

General Giovanni Fungo, who

thanked members of the KSF for their support and participation in this humanitarian run.


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In a strong competition, first place went to Granite Kryeziu, member of the RRB KSF, who won the gold medal which the

KFOR Commander, Major General Giovanni Fungo personally awarded to him.

Granit Kryeziu after thanking the KFOR commander for the medal, said: "The first place and the gold medal are not only

my success, but in general success of the KSF, which is being witnessed more and more daily more that the members of

the KSF are prepared according to NATO standards ".

Also other members of the KSF, who participated in humanitarian running at 5,000 meters, showed high physical training.

The purpose of the organization of this race was entirely of humanitarian character, where all the collected means will be

distributed to vulnerable families.

CHIEF OF ODC OFFICE VISITED DOCTRINE AND TRAINING COMMAND IN FERIZAJ

Pristina, 06 June 2017. Commander of Doctrine and Training Command of the KSF Bg. Gen. Enver Cikaqi

alongh his staff, today, hosted for a working visit Chief of Defence Cooperation Office of U. S Embassy in

Pristine, Major Brian Delvin and Defense Attaché Juan Murillo.

On this case, BG Enver Cikaq has

thanked the ODC team for

assistance that the U.S Embassy is

providing to the KSF as well

informed on overall activities

which are implemented within

Doctrine and Training Command in

Ferizaj.

Whereas Chief of Staff of

TRADOC LTC. Fadil Hoxha via a

short briefing presented overall

achievements of the TRADOC and

the future projects.

Whereas, Dep/Commander, Col.

Irfete Spahiu accompanied the ODC team during visits in the TRADOC schools where closely have seen

training being conducted over there.

Chief of ODC, Major Brian Delvin visiting TRADOC said “I see a well-done progress in TRADOC and

encouraging results either in training area or preparation of cadres said, at the end Major Delvin.

BG. Cikaqi and Major Delvin expressed readiness to further continue cooperation in the future.


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THERE ARE CERTIFIED 27 KSF MEMBERS IN TRAINING FOR, DRIVER, MAINTENANCE

AND TACTICAL MANEUVER WITH COBRA ARMORED VEHICLE”

Pristina, 09 June 2017.At Rapid Reaction Brigade at barrack ,,NATO Soldiers'' in Istog is held certification

ceremony of the 27 members after training completion ’’Driver, Maintenance and Tactical Maneuver with

Cobra armored vehicle”

Attended: Dep/Commander of LFC, BG. Gëzim Hazrolli, Acting Commander of the RRB, Col. Xhevahir

GECI, Col. Devrim GÜCÜYENER- advisor to MKSF, Chief of Staff of the RRB, LTC. Ejup Maqedonci,

Battalion Commanders, Officers and NCOs of the RRB brigade and Turkish Army.

Col. Xhevahir GECI addressed to attendees saying that: training on ,, Driver, Maintenance and Tactical

Maneuver with Cobra armored vehicle” is one of the most important one to our Brigade particularly when we

take into consideration that armored vehicles are part of RRB resources which will be used now and in the

future for the operation and mission conducting. Last year along with Turkish training teams was projected and

conducted this kind of training for the first time.

The training was conducted in three battalions which showed to be successful as interest of our members was

high. Also, thanks to a particular commitment and real wish of Turkish Army Instructors for providing of

knowledge to our members and Units.

This training for the first time this year was realized by the instructors of the RRB, proving that they are able to

take on responsibilities and contribute to the development of units in this area. "


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Col.Devrim GÜCÜYENER addressed to attendees saying that:” a fact that we, with our Instructor were only

monitors shows how much achieved the KSF members to be professional. From the information I have

received, KSF instructors have shown a high level of professionalism, so we are very satisfied with cooperation

among the KSF and Turkish Army and continues into the future.

On his word G.Gëzim Hazrolli mentioned; “Primarily armored vehicle training conducted by Turkish Army

Instructors and now by our Instructors, we managed to conduct training for ’’Driver, Maintenance and Tactical

Maneuver with Cobra armored vehicle”. This is a great achievements to the KSF because we have established

our capacities but these capacities shall be maintained and promoted. I am sure that armored vehicle now will be

properly maintained. Therefore I want to thank the Turkish Instructors and especially to the KSF Instructors for

successes achieved during this training.

Training “Driver, Maintenance and Tactical Maneuver with Cobra armored vehicle” started date 29.05.2017

and completed 09.06.2017. In this training took part 27 members.

For the attendance of the training attendees, Lieutenant Kreshnik Zeneli pointed out that: "The members are

trained in three disciplines: Driver, Mechanic-Maintenance, and Tactical Use of armored vehicles in Emergency

Situations. The training ended with a 24-hour Field Exercise, where young drivers ran the armored vehicle

according to the scenario, teams trained in tactical movements acted according to the situation, and the

mechanics demonstrated KOBRA's field repairs. Upon completion of the FTX, the members were subjected to

testing and now have the right to run the armored vehicles as well as to carry out maintenance of the first level

armored vehicles. "

THERE ARE CERTIFIED PARTICIPANT STUDENTS OF “YOUTH CAMP 2017”: AT

DOCTRINE TRAINING COMMAND OF THE KSF

Pristina, 12th June 2017. Doctrine Training Command of the KSF in Ferizaj, is held certification ceremony of students of

the secondary schools of Kosovo who for one-week were part of u “Youth Camp 2017””.

Attended Commander of TRADOC, BG. Enver Cikaqi who on his word said there can be seen a lot of difference to the

students from the first day of coming and up to the end of “Youth Camp 2017”, either in appearance or discipline and

military knowledge. This makes me happy to see these guys and girls who look like KSF soldiers.

Purpose of this Youth Camp was that students for one –week learn for military life and be familiar with uniform and life

of the KSF citizens. While staying at TRADOC there were provided lectures from different topics such: waking up, fixing

bed, morning gymnastic and personal hygiene, KLA, KPC –transformation, nature-oriented, command learning, mission

and duties and the KSF structures, Mine awareness, SAR and a program with a various sports activities.


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This activity already became traditional started on 5th of June and ended on 9th of June with participation of 106 students

from Kosovo`s different schools. The youth camp was organized by CIMIC Department of Ministry for KSF and Ministry

of Education, Science and Technology.

NGO`S MEMBERS “HANDICAP KOSOVA” VISITED COMMAND OF DOCTRINE AND

TRAINING OF THE KSF IN FERIZAJ

Pristina, 13th June 2017. The Deputy Commander of TRADOC, Colonel Irfete Spahiu, along with the staff of TRADOC,

on the occasion of the Freedom Day of June 12, hosted the Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) of the NGO

Handicap Team.

Colonel Spahiu initially welcomed the "Handicap Kosova" team at the Doctrine and Training Command of the KSF,

where he said that; "TRADOC is an educational institution, where exercises of all levels are conducted for soldiers, non-

commissioned officers and KSF officers.

Within the TRADOC, we carry out our mission by providing training for members of the KSF, in order to prepare them

well enough to be ready to serve for the citizens of Kosovo, "said at the end Colonel Spahiu.


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Meanwhile, Ylber Selmani, responsible for

"Handicap Kosova" said that he feels very

happy today that he is in the KSF barracks,

with the NGO team "Handicap KOSOVA". It

is a special emotion when we visit the

TRADOC barracks on the Day of Peace, but

even when we see our soldiers in uniforms,

this adds to our sense of joy for us. “He

thanked Colonel Spahiu for the reception and

visit in the premises of TRADOC.

Finally, after visits to TRADOC schools, a

joint lunch was organized with the NGO

"Handicap KOSOVA" and the TRADOC

officers and NCOs.

THE KSF ASSISTS THE FIRE FIGHTING STATION IN DRAGASH

Pristina, 13th June 2017.Liasion Responding Unit of the Kosovo Security Force among of lot of its activities for provision

of assistance to communities everywhere in Kosovo, a few days ago has realized a three-days training in cooperation with

American Embassy (EBCU), to help the community in Dragash Municipality.

Also, members of LRU

to the Firefighting

Station of this

Municipality gave a

symbolic donation, a

first aid kit with all

elements which will

serve to these members

in case of intervention

and rescuing life of the

citizens. Also, the LRU

members together with

U.S Embassy conducted

a training for firefighters

of Dragash in order to

learn the way of

equipment usage in

emergency case.


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UK OFFICERS ASSIST IN THE PREPARATION OF MEMBERS OF THE KSF IN THE MILITARY

COMPETITION “EAGLE PATROL 2017"

Pristina, 13 June 2017. Only one day after the

United Kingdom

Embassy marked the 19th anniversary of the

Britain Forces

contributing to the liberation of Pristina,

British Colonel Gregor

Lindsay, Military adviser

to KSF Commander, Lieutenant General

Rrahman Rama, joined a

team of soldiers from the KSF Land Force

Command, for a physical

training session in Germia Park.

These soldiers make up

one of the eight KSF

teams that will compete in the “Eagle Pa " race,

which will be held this

fall. The exercise that is

being planned by a group of new KSF officers, with little help from the British Army, will test key skills during these

exercises: small unit operation tactics, physical preparation, ground navigation, First aid, etc.

MINISTER HAKI DEMOLLI AWARDED GRATITUDE FOR AMERICAN ADVISOR, JESSICA

OLCOT

Pristina, 14th June 2017. The Minister of KSF, Mr. Haki Demolli, received today in farewell meeting, Jessica D.

Olcot, an American adviser who worked for a year at the Department of Policy and Planning at the Ministry for the

Kosovo Security Force, based on a memorandum of understanding between the US Embassy and the Ministry for the KSF

benefited by the prestigious US program-Fulbright Clinton.The meeting was also attended by Mr. Faruk Geci - Director of

the Directorate of Policy and Plans.

Minister Haki Demolli after thanking Ms. Olcot for her commitment and contribution given within MKSF for its

cooperation with all departments and in particular for the hard work of the Directorate of Policies and Plans in which he

served during these months.


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Minister Demolli, Ms. Jessica

Olcott gave her gratitude to

the motivation; "For hard

work, commitment to

approaching professional

advices for MFSK / KSF".

Meanwhile, Ms. Jessica Olcot

expressed her gratitude to

Minister Demolli and senior

staff of the Ministry and the

KSF and other associates,

with whom for a year worked

together.

THE GERMAN STATE GIVES A DONATION TO THE KOSOVO SECURITY FORCE

Pristina, 14th June 2017. Director of Operations Directorate in MKSF, Brigadier General Zymer Halimi,

together with Chief of Staff of the Land Forces, Col. Naim Haziri, received in a working meeting the Deputy

Ambassador of the Republic of Germany in Pristina, Christina Gehlsen, accompanied by German Colonel

Michael Gierse, advisor to the Logistics Department of MKSF.

The German donation

delivery ceremony took

place in the Operational

Support Brigade (OSB) of

the barracks "Adem

Jashari" in Pristina, where

were present the Director

of Operations Directorate

of the Ministry for the

Kosovo Security Force

(MKSF), Brigadier

General Zymer Halimi,

Deputy Ambassador of

Germany in Kosovo,

Chrisitna Gehlsen,


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German Colonel Michael Gierse, Head of the Land Forces Command Staff, Colonel Naim Haziri and senior officers of

the KSF.

On the occasion of receiving this donation, General Zymer Halimi, on behalf of the KSF, thanked Deputy Ambassador

Gehlsen for the support and continued assistance that the German Government is giving to the KSF. "We thank the

German state for its contribution in the field of logistics for the Kosovo Security Force. We will continue with various

trainings in order to enhance and train our members. All of these devices needed for us, donated today by the German

state, will be put into use. "

Also, the Deputy Ambassador, Chrisitna Gehlsen was satisfied with the realization of this donation who among others

said: "This donation is a continuation of the previous donation of vehicles to the Kosovo Security Force, and these tools

will enable vehicles to be as functional as possible."

This current donation and previous donations to the Kosovo Security Force are a result of a very good cooperation

between these two states.

THE KSF CADETS HAVE DEMONSTRATED THEIER ABILITIES IN THE FIELD

EXERCISE “SUMMER CAMP 2017”

Pristina, 14th June 2017. A large number of visitors were escorted by the cadets of the Center for University Studies of the

Kosovo Security Force during the realization of field exercise "Summer Camp 2017" held in the mountain village Zhegoc

of the Municipality of Gjilan.


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Initially the commander of the USC, Major Avni Kliqina, informed the participants with the field exercise program that

the cadets of the KSF are implementing in "Summer Camp 2017". The "Summer Camp 2017" Field Exercise began on

June 5, and is expected to end on June 18, 2017, which includes all USC cadets who have the opportunity to testify and

evaluate the knowledge and acquired skills both in the individual as well as in the team.

Attended: Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Kosovo Security Force (MKSF) Muhamet Latifi, Deputy Commander of the

Land Forces Command (LFC), Brigadier General Gëzim Hazrolli, Brigadier General Enver Cikaqi, Commander of

Doctrine and Training (TRADOC), NALT Deputy Assistant Secretary (NATO Liaison Advisory Team Mark Theobald,

US Military Attaché Jeffrey Fisher, Commander of Camp Bondstill, Colonel Corvin Lusk, as well as senior officers of the

Kosovo Security Force and NALT military advisors and US Army Bondstill camp.

While General Gëzim Hazrolli highly appreciating the field exercise among other said: "This annual exercise aims and is

an opportunity for each cadet to be assessed separately in many training areas and most important is to point out and

evaluate in practice the leadership skills of cadets who have learned and their implementation in the ground conditions.”

Whereas the commander of Camp Bonsdteell, Colonel Corvin Lusk, said of the exercise that; "What we saw was a well-

prepared exercise, it was a good demonstration of cadets for strong leadership."


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During these 15 days sating in the terrain, the cadets, their instructors and leaders had the opportunity to evaluate tactical

skills of cadets in the planning, preparation and execution of combat operations, while cadets had the opportunity to

practice on-ground combat operations learned during studies.

"Summer Camp 2017" was realized based on the annual plan of the University Campus Studies Center and the realization

of all joint exercises with all the cadets of USC.

The “Summer Camp 2017” was implemented due to annual plan of the University Study Center for camping and

conducting of all joint exercises with all the USC cadets.

FIELD EXERCISE “EVACUATION WITH HELICOPTER” IS CONDUCTED IN FRAME OF

ADVANCED COURSE LEADER

Pristina, 15th June 2017. In frame of cooperation and partnership with East –Multinational Brigade (American KFOR -

Bondsteel) and due to training plan on 14th June 2017, at Doctrine and Training Command - Professional Center for

Leader Development in Ferizaj is held field exercise: Advanced Course Leader.

There are conducted these topics in this exercise: Troops Leading procedures, Helicopter Evacuation for Victims, etc.

The practical part of the

exercise Helicopter Evacuation

for Victims is conducted

thanks to cooperation and

partnership with Bondsteel

Camp who, also provided

theoretical and practical part

by providing the helicopter to

make demoasntartons of

gained abilities of the KSF

members during the exercise.

Members of Advanced Course

Leader gained knowledge for procedures and actions how to carry the victim with trolley and victims who had light injuries.

They, in fact, implemented these procedures and experience from theory by getting the victims in helicopter lifting them up and down, while taking into account safety considerations and the consequences that may occur during evacuation.

US Army members demonstrated the individual launch of the helicopter rope; to attract the victims from height-over 100

meters of rope.

Sergeant Major of Camp Bondsteel, JEFFREY SCHUSTER and Sergeant Major of TRADOC, Imri AZEMI were pleased

to accomplish this exercise successfully, who promised continuation of cooperation in the future in this field.


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THE 16 KSF MEMBERS CERTIFIED FOR TURKISH LANGUAGE COURSE

Pristina, June 15, 2017. At the Doctrine and Training Command in Ferizaj, today was organized the certification

ceremony for members of the KSF, who completed the course of Turkish language.

At the ceremony were: Commander of TRADOC, Brigadier General Enver Cikaqi, Deputy Commander of TRADOC,

Colonel Irfete Spahiu, NATO Liaison Team Advisor, Turkish Army, Colonel Seyfi Altikanoglu and Senior Officials of

the KSF and the Turkish Army serving in Kosovo.

On this occasion, General Cikaqi, in his speech said: "Language is a communication tool between people and it is very

important for our members who are conducting various trainings in Turkey. In TRADOC, in addition to English is learned

also the Turkish language so we think that we will open courses for other languages in the future as well. The Turkish

Army has assisted in various training sessions in both TRADOC and in trainings offered in Turkey's schools and

academies, for which we are grateful and we thank our colleagues and the Turkish state for its contribution to engagement

for the professional upgrading of the KSF members ".

The Turkish language course started on 19 September 2016 and ended on June 15, 2017, where the basic level of Turkish

language was maintained and was followed by 16 members of various KSF units.

While NALT representative from the Turkish Army, Colonel Seyfi Altikanoglu said that "co-operation between the KSF

and the Turkish

Army has been and

will remain strong,

while Turkish

language teaching by

members of the KSF

will be another

opportunity to help

you with trainings for

your members. I am

proud to be in front

of you today and I

see that the course

results are high and

this makes me

believe you have

worked hard to

achieve these results.

"

In the end, General

Enver Cikaqi thanked members of the Turkish Army who have consistently contributed to the development of the force,

while for the Turkish language instructor Toger Mustafa Tokdemir awarded gratitude as a sign for his work and

engagement during this period.


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COMMANDER OF THE KSF LIEUTENANT GENERAL RRAHMAN RAMA AT THE

INTERGOVERNMENTAL PARTNERSHIP CONFERENCE WITH THE US NATIONAL GUARDS

Pristina, June 15, 2017. The commander of the KSF, Lieutenant General Rrahman Rama has participated in the Interstate

Partnership Conference with the US National Guard.

This two-day

conference was held

in Garmish,

Germany under the

patronage of the US

Command of

Europe. This

conference was

attended by

European army

chiefs who have

interstate

partnerships as well

as national

commanders of

partner states. Major

General Timothy

Orr, the

Commander of the

Iowa National Guard, was present at this meeting, with whom the KSF has signed a partnership for cooperation that is

extensive and intensive.

The purpose of this conference was to enhance joint activities, synchronize cooperation, and enhance the role of partner

countries in strengthening state partnerships and achieving interoperability between the US Forces for Europe and US

Armed Forces in dealing with contemporary challenges.

MINISTER OF KSF HAKI DEMOLLI HOSTED DEP/ASSISTANT TO GENERAL SECRETARY, JOHN

MANZA

Pristina, June 20, 2017. The Minister of the KSF Haki Demolli received in a working meeting Deputy Assistant Secretary

General of NATO, Mr. John Manza. At this meeting Minister Demolli was accompanied by KSF Commander Lt. Gen.

Rrahman Rama, Secretary General Mr. Shkelzen Sylaj and senior officers and senior officials of MKSF.

At the beginning of the meeting, Mr. Demolli expressed gratitude for the continued support that NATO is giving to MKSF

and KSF through the NATO Liaison Advisory Team (NALT). He also thanked NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg


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for the letter he sent to Kosovo Prime Minister Isa Mustafa, where the possibilities of deepening cooperation are identified

and where we aim to achieve a partnership of cooperation between Kosovo and NATO in the security area.

Minister Demolli stressed the good cooperation with the countries of the region, with the armies of friendly countries,

especially with the Iowa National Guard and good cooperation with KFOR through joint exercises. An important topic

was the transformation of the KSF into the Armed Forces of Kosovo, where Minister Demolli reiterated that we are

convinced that only through constitutional changes should this can be made. But as the process is seen, there is still a

condition for political decision-making, which depends on the votes of Serbian which remains a challenge for the next

legislature.

Mr. John Manza in his turn expressed his satisfaction for the achievements and high quality of the KSF. He said that the

letter of NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg is a testimony of NATO's support to the KSF. He also highly appreciated

the good work and concrete results for the integration of minority communities in the KSF. Among other things at the

meeting, Mr. Manza stressed that the transformation of the KSF should be done through constitutional changes and not a

slow process but walking with confidence.

Mr. Manza in this meeting was accompanied by the Director of the NATO Liaison Advisory Team for the Ministry of

KSF General, Dietmar Mossman as well as senior officials and senior officers of NALT


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THE KSF AT INTERNATIONAL EXERCISE -COMBINED RESOLVE VIII

Pristina, 21st June 2017.The KSF Units are returned from international exercise, Combined Resolve VIII’’ which was held

in Germany.

At the invitation of the US Embassy in Kosovo and due to bilateral cooperation with the US. NATO Combined Resolve

VIII (Combined Resolve -VIII) participation was conducted at the exercise which has been held at the US Army Base for

Europe in Hohenfels, Germany, from May 24 to June 16, 2017.

Key holder of the exercise were American Military Forces with other NATO members and partners from various

countries such as Kosovo, Albania ,Macedonia, Rumania , Hungary Ukraine, Italy, Norway Finland etc. There are

conducted military manevoures with combined forces at brigade level such defense operation, offensive and surviving.

The KSF contingent has been made up of 12 members who have been integrated as part of the United States Army

Brigade 588 Army Battalion. In this exercise members of the KSF have shown a high level of professionalism and

dedication in the performance of their duties, showing the versatility of coordination and interaction with members of

other participating armies such as: cooperation and coordination with the military forces of Albania, with soldiers of US

units and those participating from other countries for joint operation. During the exercise, military patrolling in the war

zones with US military forces was demonstrated, road cleaning by dangerous vehicles, HARRIS radio communication,

and the operation of EOD teams (For the Elimination of Unexploded ordnance).

For the successful accomplishment of all the missions given to the KSF contingent, it is praised by Commander of the US

Army Army Brigade 588 Army Battalion Commander.


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THE KSF MEMBERS CONDUCTED THE EXERCISE "VIGILANT WOLF - 2"

Pristina, June 22, 2017. Company 2 / A of the Second Rapid Reaction Brigade Battalion (RRBB) conducted internal Force

Generation Training for a period of three months from 10 April 2017 to 21 June 2017. As a summary of all the three-

month training phases. The company 2 / A has completed this training with the implementation of the 48 hour field

exercise coded "VIGILENT WOLF -2" in Deçan and the villages Lumbardhë, Lluke etc.

Pristina, June 22, 2017. Company 2 / A of the Second Rapid Reaction Brigade Battalion (RRBB) conducted internal Force

Generation Training for a period of three months from 10 April 2017 to 21 June 2017. As a summary of all the three-

month training phases. The company 2 / A has completed this training with the implementation of the 48 hour field

exercise coded "VIGILENT WOLF -2" in Deçan and the villages Lumbardhë, Lluke etc.

The improvised incident occurred on June 19th and the civilian institutions of the municipality of Deçan were first

intervened; Firefighters, Emergency Health Center in cooperation with Kosovo Red Cross and Kosovo Police that have

made the perimeter of security.

The Field Exercise was followed closely by Commander of RRB, Colonel Xhevahir Geci, Second Battalion Commander,

Lieutenant Colonel Mehmet Lladrovci, Mayor of Deçan, Mr. Rasim Selmanaj and the second Bat Evaluation Teams,

TRADOC and BRSH.

During the realization of this exercise, which was carried out on the basis of the annual training plan and activities of the

Second Battalion, where members of the KSF once again proved that they are professionally prepared in planning and

military operations such as: Field Exercises, Exercises Battles, individual tactical movements, bodyguard procedures,

occupation of patrol base, patrol entrance, urban operations, checkpoints, patrols with armor -plate and other areas.


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GOOD COOPERATION BETWEEN THE KSF AND KARITAS KOSOVO

Pristina, June 22, 2017. A working

meeting was held with the Director of

Karitas Kosovo, Don Viktor Sopi, at the

headquarters of the organization in

Ferizaj. Karitas Kosova is spread

throughout the territory of Kosovo and

counts over 700 workers who carry out

numerous humanitarian projects for all

citizens of Kosovo.

During this courtesy meeting was

expressed the full readiness of

cooperation and support for the KSF in

the accomplishment of its mission. Caritas

Kosova and its director Don Viktor Sopi

and Lieutenant Colonel Afrim Veseli,

Head of Agency for Cooperation with

Agencies from the Department of Civil-

Military Cooperation (CIMIC), in the

Ministry of KSF, have agreed to

implement various humanitarian projects

from now on mutual support.


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THE KSF CADETS ALONGSIDE 31 STATES AT INTERNATIONAL EXERCISE “SUMMER CAMP

2017”

Pristina, 27th June 2017. The USC cadets for the Kosovo Security Force set off on Monday to Republic of Macedonia to

take part at international exercise of cadets “Summer camp 2017” in Krivollak and Pepelishtë.

The international cadet’s exercise with competition character is arranged by Military Academy of Macedonia. This

exercise will last until 10.07.2017. The 31 states of the world will take part whereas the KSF will be represented by a

contingent of the ten USC cadets.

To say farewell to the cadets to the Republic of Macedonia were the Chief of the Land Force Command, Colonel Naim

Haziri, Lieutenant Colonel Bekim Zejnullahu from the Command of Doctrine and Training (TRADOC) and the

commander of USC Major Avni Kiqina. On this occasion, KSF cadets welcomed Colonel Haziri, who wished them a

success during this training, which he considered as very challenging and important for USC and KSF in general. At the

same time, he asked from the cadets to be disciplined and cooperative with each other, in order to make achieving to

represent the KSF more duly.

This is the sixth time that the KSF cadets took part on this kind of exercise together with cadets from various states who

continuously achieved successes and distinguished oneself with their great performance among cadets from different

countries either in individual operation or collective ones.

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