Photo By Pfc. Sarah Cummings | A soldier from the 544th Military Police Company, Multinational Battle Group East,...... read more read more
CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo - Multinational Battle Group East's A Company, 1st Battalion, 296th Infantry trained with the Kosovo Police from Ferizaj/Urosevac in a joint exercise, July 28, at the Bill Clinton Sports Complex in Ferizaj/Urosevac that highlighted proper Crowd and Riot Control techniques.
Elements from the 296th, the 544th Military Police Company, and the Kosovo Police served as "demonstrators" while other A Co. Soldiers stood by with their riot gear ready to support the KP if necessary.
The exercise began with a simulated protest by the A Co. "demonstrators." After a brief discussion with the KP to air complaints, the "demonstrators" marched past the first line of KP officers, where they were met the KP Operational Special Unit in riot control gear.
The demonstration began to escalate beyond the KP's control as the "demonstrators" began throwing water bottles and simulated stones at the KP officers. One rioter threw a garbage can at the line of CRC officers.
Things seemed to be getting out of hand when the "demonstrators" began kicking and grabbing riot shields, but soon enough, the CRC-equipped KP successfully detained a few of the more aggressive "demonstrators."
After the crowd became more rambunctious and simulated shots were fired the KP called for the assistance of KFOR Soldiers.
With the KP and KFOR working together, more of the "demonstrators" were detained and the "riot" subsided.
"The purpose of the training is to show how prepared the KP is." said Col. Francisco J. Neumann, Ponce, Puerto Rico, commander of MNBG E. "There has to be good communication between the KP, EULEX and KFOR when they are on the ground. They have to know when they are going to communicate and how it's going to happen."
"The KP reacted quickly and decisively to the resistance. This was a very good exercise to familiarize KP officers with the new KFOR Soldiers. It also gives KP the opportunity to coordinate actions with KFOR as we continue to get better at crowd and riot control," said Maj. Rashit Qualaj, Ferizaj regional director of Kosovo Police.
Maj. Erick Vega, MNBG E exercise planner, said "I think the exercise overall went well."
"The main purpose of the exercise is to have our CRC-capable forces interact with KP and EULEX and have them work together in order to maintain a safe and secure environment in Kosovo," said Vega, Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico.
Vega said that MNBG E plans to conduct this type of training at least once a month.
| Date Taken: | 07.31.2010 |
| Date Posted: | 07.31.2010 13:12 |
| Story ID: | 53750 |
| Location: | CAMP BONDSTEEL, ZZ |
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