The Navy of Colombia, through the Training Center for Peace Operations, Cencopaz in Coveñas, in the department of Sucre, carried out the graduation of 16 military, including Officers, NCOs and infantry men in the course of War Correspondent UN No .5.
The ceremony was presided over by Lieutenant Colonel of the Navy infantry Jaime Humberto Fontecha Rivera, Chief of Staff in charge of the Marine Infantry Training Base, who congratulated the graduates for the academic merits obtained during the course.
The program took place across 77 hours and had the purpose of training the personnel of the Military Forces and civilian journalists, in techniques, procedures and necessary skills to function as correspondents in hostile environments, within a peacekeeping operation.
During the course, the participation of Sergeant of the Marine Infantry Mauricio Ramírez Ramírez was highlighted after graduating with honours, thanks to his excellent qualifications and high behavior during the course.
In this way, Cencopaz will continue to train the military personnel of the Colombian Navy and partner countries for UN peace operations, in order to help fulfill the institutional mission and protect the Blue color of the Flag.
Source: Navy infantry Training Base
