GDF officer graduates with key degree in the U.S.

Jun 21, 2018 News

The Guyana Defence Force has recently added to its ranks another officer graduating with a Master of Arts Degree in Strategic Security Studies and a War College Diploma in International Security and Combating Terrorism from the College of International Security Affairs (CISA), National Defense University, Washington D.C.
The Combating Terrorism Fellowship Program is the flagship academic programme conducted by CISA which targets the development of strategic leaders to confront complex national, regional and global security challenges such as state instability, insurgency and terrorism.

Graduated: Lieutenant Colonel Trevor Bowman (right)

Lieutenant Colonel Trevor Bowman noted that the programme showed a troubling convergence of terrorism and crime, underscoring the importance of a holistic rather than militarised approach in combating security challenges.
For Guyana, he explained, “it is of particular relevance, as our country still wrestles with crime at both the domestic and transnational levels. Moreover, our emerging oil economy will see an influx of foreigners into the country. This dictates that the terrorist threat should never be disregarded.”
According to the GDF, Lieutenant Colonel Bowman successfully completed the programme conducted by the War College from July 3rd, 2017 to June 7th, 2018, receiving honours for his research paper titled “Lessons from Trinidad and Tobago: Addressing Crime and Preventing the Rise of Radicalism in Guyana.”
Apart from this recent achievement, Lieutenant Colonel Bowman would have successfully completed several courses overseas, including the Jungle Warfare and Jumpmaster Courses in Brazil, the Special Operations and Psychological Operations Courses, in the USA and the French Commando Course, in both French Guiana and Martinique.
Lieutenant Colonel Bowman is also the only serving GDF officer to complete the All-Arms Commando Course conducted by the British Royal Marines, UK.
“Lieutenant Colonel Trevor Bowman is highly appreciative of the training and knowledge he was exposed to and plans to continue serving in the Guyana Defence Force where his expertise will significantly contribute to national, regional and international security. The Chief of Staff, Officers and Ranks of the Guyana Defence Force join in congratulating Lieutenant Colonel Bowman on his recent accomplishment.”

Discover more from Kaieteur News

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

Latest News