2. Conduct security threat analysis and update the Chief of Army Staff on both internal and external threats to national security.
3. Investigate security breaches and weaknesses in the Ghana Army and notify the Chief of Army Staff for remedial action.
4. Supervision and training of the Intelligence staff of the Ghana Army.
2. Identified requirements for reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition.
3. I successfully directed and supervised Defence Intelligence informant to secretly record the activities of Dr Frederick Yao Mac-Palm and his accomplices aimed at overthrowing the NPP Government from June 2018 till they were arrested in September 2019. Having meticulously collated and analysed all the audio and video exhibits of the coup plot, I was called as the first prosecution witness in the trial of the coup plotters.
4. I exercised command and control of all intelligence operatives of the Department of Defence Intelligence.
2. Prepared operational plans and orders to all units within the Southern Command.
3. Maintained direct oversight responsibility of all operational matters of the units under the Southern Command.
4. Ensured regular update of contingency plans of the units under the Command.
5. Maintained accurate data on all operational activities conducted by the Command.
2. Conducted threat assessments and made recommendations for the acquisition of operational equipment to enhance the operational efficiency of units in the Ghana Army.
3. Maintained day to day contacts with all Ghana Army units, consolidated Situation Reports (SITREP) from the units and ensured the timely submission of daily situation reports and incident reports to the General Headquarters.
4. Assisted the Director Army Operations in the formulation and dissemination of operational policies for the Ghana Army.
5. Contributed to the formulation of Ghana Army operational plans and the communication of operational matters to the General Headquarters of the Ghana Armed Forces and subordinate Headquarters.
6. Carried out operational assessment of current operations and reviewed operational procedures.
7. Assisted the Director Army Operations in the conduct of pre-operations estimates, conduct of current operations, writing and dissemination of operational orders and instructions, Army security and review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
8. Ensured safe custody and maintenance of accurate record on all weapons, ammunition, vehicles and other operational
equipment.
9. Prepared operational briefings and delivered formal presentations on Ghana Army operations.
2. Maintained day to day contacts with all Army units in the Northern Sector to ensure regular updates on all military
operations conducted in the Northern Sector.
3. Prepared and submitted operational reports and daily Situation Reports (SITREP) on all operations conducted by units in the Northern Command to Higher Headquarters.
4. Liaised with the Police and other security agencies in the Northern Sector and provided military inputs to the
formulation of operational plans for Internal Security (IS) operations.
5. Drafted operational plans/orders for military operations in the Northern Sector of Ghana.
6. Conducted periodic review of operational estimates and contingency plans for military operations in the Northern Sector of Ghana.
7. Conducted threat assessments of Areas of Operations (AO) and developed appropriate contingency plans to address identified threats.
8. In collaboration with other staff officers, conducted Operational Readiness Inspections (ORI) of units in the Northern Sector to review their operational readiness and recommended equipment and capabilities required to improve their operational efficiency.
9. Assessed current operations and advised the General Officer Commanding on current and future operational matters.
2. Conducted analyses of information from varied sources relating to the political and security situation in Liberia and drafted weekly reports for submission to ECOWAS Secretariat.
3. Liaised with the major stakeholders in the 2011 Liberia national elections (ie Presidential candidates and their party
representatives, senior staff members of UNMIL, Officials of the Liberia Elections Commission, various civil society
organisations, some heads of missions in Liberia and NGOs) and arranged all meetings between the ECOWAS Special Envoy and the stakeholders.
4. Prepared briefing notes and talking points for the ECOWAS Special Envoy prior to meeting the stakeholders in the 2011 Liberia presidential elections.
5. Prepared and regularly updated briefing notes for the ECOWAS Special Envoy which enabled him to brief the President of the ECOWAS Commission, the Head of the ECOWAS Election Observation Mission and other ECOWAS eminent persons prior to their engagements with the major stakeholders in the 2011 Liberia elections.
6. Prepared post elections report which included among other things lessons learnt and recommendations for the ECOWAS Secretariat.
Commander/Acting Chief Training Officer, Ghana Military Academy
2. Prepared annual training budget and ensured timely submission of training reports.
3. Liaised and coordinated training activities with other training institutions which played various roles in the training of officer cadets.
4. Coordinated administrative and logistical support for all training programmes.
5. Taught Officer Cadets military planning concepts and tactics.
6. Planned and organized field training exercises for officer cadets.
7. Carried out evaluation of field training exercises and collated lessons learnt to help improve future exercises.
8. Assessed and evaluated students’ performance and made recommendations for their future employment in the Ghana Armed Forces.
2. Liaised with relevant staff officers and facilitated all his foreign travels and accompanied him to many international
seminars and conferences.
3. Ensured the prioritization and regular review of the CDS’ weekly events schedule.
4. Monitored progress of tasks assigned to staff officers and reminded the CDS of deadlines for completion of such tasks.
5. Drafted letters and other correspondence as directed by the CDS
2. Assessed and evaluated the performance of students and submitted final reports on each student at the end of the course.
3. Planned and organized field training exercises for students and collated lessons learnt after each exercise to help improve subsequent exercises.
4. Carried out review of training materials and teaching aids to bring them up to date with current teaching.
5. Organised, supervised and coordinated training and submitted training reports at the end of each course and made recommendations for the improvement of subsequent courses.
2. Constantly patrolled and conducted liaison with the local community leaders to prevent human rights violations and prevented inter-tribal tensions from escalating to armed conflicts.
3. Liaised with the other members of the District Security Committee (DISEC) and coordinated the formulation of contingency plans for the maintenance of law and order in the District.
4. My commitment to ensuring a free and fair elections during the 1996 presidential and parliamentary elections led to a confrontation between myself and the then National Secretary of the NDC, Alhaji Baba Camara at Salaga, resulting in my posting from the 6th Battalion to the Jungle Warfare School in Akyem Akyease in 1997.
PEACEKEEPING EXPERIENCE
2. Maintained day-to-day contact with the military counterparts in field mission(s), in order to follow and report on developments of military matters.
3. Assisted in the development and integration of military requirements for missions, including the development of military concept of operations and strategic and operational plans.
4. Prepared expert military advice on operational matters for the peacekeeping missions and coordinated issues concerning
the troop-contributing-countries with the Office of Military Affairs, the Department of Field Support and other offices of the
Department of Peacekeeping Operations.
5. Prepared and analysed periodic management reports, technical reports, briefings and delivered informal and formal
presentations.
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2. Assisted in the development of support plans for new and ongoing missions.
3. Planned the organization, equipment and capabilities for the military forces, units and headquarters required for field missions.
4. Conducted necessary coordination required in performing military planning at the United Nations Secretariat.
5. Provided military advice on strategic and operational matters.
6. Maintained links for military planning purposes with relevant inter-governmental, governmental, Non-governmental and private organizations.
2. Conducted special investigations into allegations of misconduct amongst military personnel of ONUCI and advised the Force Commander on personnel discipline and comportment.
3. Liaised with the host nation’s military, police force and gendarmerie on matters affecting the military component of UNOCI.
4. Coordinated with the Force Legal Advisor, UNOCI Security, Special Investigation Unit (SIU), Board of Inquiry Office and Personnel Branch on matters requiring the convening of Board of Inquiry (BOI).
5. Planned and drafted the Force Commander’s directives for the maintenance of discipline and enforcement of UNOCI regulations.
6. Notified the Force Commander immediately of breaches of discipline which might affect UNOCI Mandate and relationship with the local population.
7. Ensured the enforcement of UNOCI directives and policies relating to military personnel.
Operations Officer, Ghana Battalion,
2. Assessed the security threats to UN installations in Kinshasa, formulated security plans and deployed troops for their protection.
3. Analysed threats to civilians in the Battalion’s Area of Operational Responsibility (AOR) and formulated appropriate strategies for the protection of civilians.
4. Planned and conducted in mission training for personnel of the Ghanaian Contingent to improve their operational
readiness and efficiency.
5. Planned and coordinated all patrol activities of the Battalion, briefed and de-briefed patrol members and ensured timely submission of operational reports to the Force Headquarters.
6. Formulated operational orders, contingency plans and Fragmentary Orders (FRAGOs) for the Ghana Battalion.
7. Prepared and organized briefing for VIPs visiting the Battalion Headquarters.
2. Represented UNIOSIL at all meetings held at the Ministry of Defence and ONS.
3. In collaboration with the other members of the Military Liaison Team (MLT) monitored and assessed the security situation in Sierra Leone and made inputs to the Executive Representative of the Secretary General’s (ERSG) reports.
4. Assessed security threats in the Republic of Sierra Leone and made inputs to the Security Management Team’s (SMT) reports and prepared security briefs for members of the UN Country Team.
5. Assisted in the orientation training for new arrivals to the mission area.
6. I represented UNIOSIL at the Joint Intelligence Committee (JIC) at the Office of National Security of the Republic of Sierra Leone and made significant contribution to the Security Sector Reforms and the implementation of a new security architecture in Sierra Leone. This included developing plans for capacity building of the security sector in Sierra Leone.
2. Planned and rehearsed personnel on various alarm schemes and contingency plans for the defence of the Camp and safety of personnel.
3. Supervised the orderly room staff and ensured timely submission of all reports and returns to UNIFIL Headquarters.
4. Working as a team with the other administrative support staff, planned and organized recreational activities for personnel in the Camp.
5. Supervised the performance of the local civilian staff employed in the Camp and submitted their performance appraisal to UNIFIL Headquarters.
2. Conducted foot and mobile patrols to dominate the Area of Operation (AO).
3. Mounted check points to prevent the movement of weapons by Armed Elements (AEs) within my Area of Operational Responsibility.
4. Exercised command, control and administration of troops and management of UN resources under my command to help achieve UNIFIL mandate in my sector.
5. Formulated information collection plan and ensured timely submission of information to the Battalion Headquarters.
6. Protected civilians in my Area of Operation (AO) and reported any incident that would impede the achievement of UNIFIL Mandate.
7. Trained troops under my command to enhance their operational alertness and efficiency.