WILLEMSTAD - With the successful completion of the HSI training, ten Caribbean soldiers have obtained their qualification as chief marksman instructors. As a result, the units are now capable of independently planning and conducting shooting exercises. An important milestone in the professionalization of the Aruban and Curaçaoan military.
The three-week training focused on training qualified chief marksman instructors within the ARUMIL, CURMIL, and the Opleiding Centrum Carib (OCC). Practice was conducted with various weapon systems and ammunition, including the Colt C7, Glock 17, MAG 7.62, and hand grenades.
Credit: Department of Defense
The training was provided by a marksman instructor from the Marine Training Center and two experienced instructors from CARMIL, who shared their knowledge and experience to ensure the quality of the training.
With the completion of this training, CARMIL units now have sufficient qualified chief marksman instructors to organize shooting exercises themselves. This means a significant strengthening of the operational independence and striking power of the military units of Curaçao and Aruba.