The Guyana Defence Force (GDF), along with the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (WHINSEC) and the Regional Security System (RSS), has committed to further strengthening cooperation in professional military education and training, particularly in support of the continued development of non-commissioned officers across the region.
This decision was made following a recent engagement with Chief of Defence Staff Brigadier Omar Khan and delegations from WHINSEC and RSS. Brigadier Khan was accompanied by Colonel Kenlloyd Roberts. However, the delegations were in Guyana to support the delivery and conclusion of the Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Course (NCOPD), which was hosted by the GDF.
The engagement underscored the importance of sustained partnerships in advancing professional military development and strengthening cooperation among regional and international security partners. The WHINSEC delegation, led by Commandant WHINSEC Colonel Eldridge R Singleton, included Command Sergeant Major WHINSEC Command Sergeant Major Roberto H Alvarez; Deputy Commandant, Non-Commissioned Officer Academy First Sergeant James E Bustamante; and Brigade Command Sergeant Major, Security Assistance Training Management Organisation (SATMO) Command Sergeant Major Jones.
Representing the RSS were Director of Training Lieutenant Commander Brian Roberts and Deputy Chief of Staff, Belize Defence Force Captain (Navy) Mark Peterson. Additionally present were representatives from the United States Military Group (US MILGP), including Chief US MILGP Commander Christopher Bernotavicius; Deputy Chief US MILGP Lieutenant Colonel David Garcia; and representatives of the US Embassy.
Meanwhile, during the engagement, Colonel Singleton also indicated that the GDF and the RSS are welcome to engage both WHINSEC and the William J Perry Center for Hemispheric Defence Studies in future security and defence-related initiatives.
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