UAE: Yemen military training


Issue 1037 - 26 May 2017 | 1 minute read

The UAE Armed Forces on 15 May held what was described as an “intensive military training course” for recruits on the Yemeni island of Socotra. The recruits were given training in field and battle skills, the use of various weapons including live firing exercises, internal security and first aid. They will be used to guard the coastal areas of the island, famed for its native dragon blood tree.

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