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For Immediate Release
June 15, 2009
ANNAPOLIS, MD — Jordan’s King Abdullah
II and the Jordan Armed Forces (JAF) selected ViaGlobal LLC as
the manager and operator of the new King Abdullah II Special Operations
Training Center (KASOTC).
ViaGlobal planned and hosted KASOTC’s
Grand Opening and Warrior Competition 19-21 May 2009. His Majesty
King Abdullah II was on hand to witness the historic event, and
spoke of his vision for KASOTC as a world-class special forces
training center. Keynote speakers included General Al-Sarayreh,
Jordan Armed Force’s Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff,
GEN David Petraeus, Commander, U.S. Central Command, and MG Gary
Harrell (USA, Ret), Director General of KASOTC. The Warrior Competition
featured Jordanian special forces and paramilitary troops demonstrating
proficiency in various SOF tactics, techniques, and procedures,
with ViaGlobal providing judges for the competition. Special forces
commanders and operators from over 30 countries attended the competition,
and 25 vendors exhibited the latest in SOF technology and equipment.
The $200 million KASOTC facility is situated
in a 1,235-acre quarry. KASOTC’s rocky terrain allows for
realistic scenarios and live-fire exercises. The compound consists
of fully equipped grenade ranges, a 100-meter rifle and pistol
range, and a 300-meter rifle range. Towering at the epicenter
is an 8-story structure for climbing, rappelling, and distance
shooting. Opposite the specialized training arena is a full-scale
A-300 Airbus fuselage for aircraft training, and a close-quarters
battle (CQB) house with a three-story armored facility and adjoining
five-story tower that provides room-to-room combat practice using
live fire. Students at KASOTC have access to a mosque, a medical
clinic, and student dormitories. KASOTC is a state-of-the-art
environment for Jordanian, U.S., and allied forces to hone counterterrorism
and special operations skills through realistic training scenarios.
For more information, visit www.kasotc.com.
ViaGlobal continues to work with the Jordanian
government, the Jordanian Armed Forces, and CENTCOM to realize
the King’s vision for KASOTC as a global center of excellence
for counterterrorism training. ViaGlobal is honored to partner
with Jordan in this important and urgent initiative.
About ViaGlobal Group, LLC
ViaGlobal Group,
LLC provides expert programs, consulting services, and other assistance
to US Government and Intelligence clients by identifying and implementing
solutions to operational and security challenges. We are staffed
with recognized experts capable of analyzing situations quickly
and thoroughly to develop and implement optimal courses of action.
Our clients include the U.S. armed forces, government, and government
contractors, including those in Defense, Intelligence, Homeland
Security, and Law Enforcement. Our membership consists of experienced
leaders who have served at the highest levels in the realms of
the U.S. military, national security, government, corporate and
private finance, non-profit sector and venture capital business
operations as well as highly skilled operators who have executed
missions, operations and vulnerability assessments for our nation’s
most sensitive government and military assets. We provide expert
consulting and program support to a variety of U.S. military commands,
government agencies, and government contractor organizations who
expect tailored and elegant solutions to their unique requirements.
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