Several accredited Military Attachés to Jordan visited the King Abdullah II Special Operations Training Center (KASOTC) Tuesday, in coordination with the Directorate of the General Command Office. They were received by the Center’s Director and a number of Officers.
During the visit, the delegation received a briefing on the Center’s operations and its advanced training capabilities in counter-terrorism, special operations, and joint military training.
The Center’s Director said in a statement that KASOTC represents a distinguished military institution and a unique model of excellence and innovation in specialized military training, Petra news agency reported.
He added that the visit provides an opportunity to strengthen military cooperation and exchange expertise in addressing modern security challenges, emphasizing that realistic, field-based training is the best way to hone skills, enhance discipline, and boost the morale of personnel.
The delegation toured the Center’s facilities, including specialized training fields, praising its advanced level and prominent role in preparing and qualifying special forces at both regional and international levels.
At the conclusion of the visit, the Director of the General Command Office presented commemorative gifts to some of the attachés, highlighting the importance of cooperation and communication between Military Attachés and the Jordan Armed Forces.
The King Abdullah II Special Operations Training Center (KASOTC) is an installation located in Amman, Jordan that specializes in counter-terrorism, special operations and irregular warfare tactics, techniques and procedures.
The base was built by a U.S. construction firm on land donated by the King of Jordan and paid for by the U.S. Defense Department Foreign Military Sales programme, part of the 2005 special appropriation. Management of the construction was undertaken by the United States Army Corps of Engineers.
By 2009, the Center had been made operational. The center is managed by active and retired Special Forces personnel, according to Wikipedia.
In another development, Chairman of the Jordanian Joint Chiefs of Staff Major General Yousef Huneiti on Tuesday inaugurated the operations room at the Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Rapid Intervention Brigade, where he was received by the Brigade Commander.
Huneiti was briefed by the commander on the advanced capabilities of the new facility, which has been equipped with the latest systems and technologies to enhance the brigade’s operational efficiency and readiness. The systems include real-time aerial reconnaissance from aircraft, field sites, and drones, in addition to the Military Geospatial Gateway (EJAF), which integrates geographic data with operational information to generate accurate field images.
The briefing also showcased a modern communications network that provides direct links with units and sectors at various levels, strengthening command-and-control systems and supporting faster and more precise decision-making.
The opening of the operations room comes in line with the directives of the Jordan Armed Forces - Arab Army command and is part of its ongoing efforts to develop field units and provide an advanced environment for planning, coordination, and monitoring, ensuring comprehensive and accurate coverage of tactical operations.
During the visit, Huneiti also met with officers and personnel taking part in training at the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) in Louisiana, United States, conveying the greetings and pride of His Majesty the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces for their efforts and high professionalism.
The visit was attended by a number of Senior Army Officers, along with the Director of the UK Integrated Security Fund (UKISF), several fund representatives, and the British Defense Attaché in Amman.
