ADF trains Solomon Islands police force in joint training

These included logistics, medical support, vehicle maintenance, small boat operations and drone surveillance, reflecting the changing nature of modern policing and security in the Pacific.

More than 100 participants have been qualified through the program in just one month, with courses designed to build individual skills and the wider RSIPF’s ability to operate across remote and challenging terrain.

“If you look at the Police Response Department, the basic and now advanced border surveillance course really fits in with their environment and they have utilised the skills and knowledge they’ve learned in their roles,” said RISPF Superintendent Lionel Kapisa.

“It has developed more than 700 officers in total and they’ve learned a variety of skills through the different ADF courses, which gives the RSIPF an advantage.”

ADF instructors from Townsville have highlighted the value of working with Solomon Islands personnel, noting that shared training environments strengthen mutual understanding and operational interoperability.

“Being over here is fantastic,” said Contingent Commander Captain Jake Dooley of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment.

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“For many of the contingent it’s their first trip overseas and it’s been great learning about the culture and the differences between our nations so that we can work better together as partners.

“The level of training has been fantastic and it’s been a lot of fun. The RSIPF members are super keen and receptive to what we’re teaching, which is really good to see.

“It’s really fulfilling to be able to teach those skills and then see them applied in a more practical sense.”