The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has engaged “Exercise Green Heart” in the areas between Mara Settlement and Tacama waterfront. Moreover, the GDF has issued an advisory to enlighten residents of Upper Berbice River communities of this development and to quell any fears that may surface due to the increased presence of army ranks in the areas.
The aim of this exercise, the GDF informed in a release, is to practise the Force in Close Country Operations. As such, the Force has assured that “there is no need for alarm or panic due to the increased presence and passage of uniformed ranks throughout the communities, farms, and along the river.”
Additionally, during the exercise, the Force will be conducting medical outreach programmes for riverain communities between Mara Settlement and Tacama waterfront from August 10 to August 12.
“Exercise Green Heart” commenced on Monday, August 5, and will conclude on Friday, August 16, 2019. The exercise is like any other annual Force Tactical Exercise that is intended to assess and test the preparedness of the local troops to conduct operations in the jungle, and, at the same time, identify deficiencies which could be corrected to ensure full competency in the environment.
