São Tomé

Embedded GSGS Trainers on the ground. Custom training programs in support of DoD teams. GSGS Project managers on the ground to ensure 24/7 life support for DoD teams

2016

24/7 Logistics and Turnkey Operational support for Department of Defense (DoD) personnel across multiple sites

Included embed of cultural advisor and logistics manager with U.S. Army teams, and close coordination with Embassy and Host Nation organizations in the planning, development, management, and implementation of programs to support Capacity Building and Humanitarian Assistance (HA) missions. GSGS successfully:

  • Coordinated daily on-site logistics for all travel, meals, lodging, laundry, cultural exchanges, embassy liaison, host nation liaison, etc.
  • Provided 24/7 interpreter support for multiple training and bilateral exchanges
  • Enabled provision of training material, equipment, supplies as required
  • Provided multiple vehicles platforms with drivers, marking and maintenance provision
  • Ensured development and execution of daily transportation plans for rotating teams across remote and geographically dispersed sites

Training  and Instruction

GSGS provided lead instructors for English as a Second Language training to overseas to foreign military personnel. GSGS instructors led a team of 24 U.S Army personnel in facilitating English language training for dozens of host nation military and Gendarmes. Team GSGS was responsible for:

  • Translation of all military-centric training material, practical exercises, classroom handouts,etc.
  • 24/7 interpreter and translation support in Portuguese; with specific focus on military jargon and technical terms
  • English Language proficiency training of foreign military personnel/li>

GSGS custom built and fielded our Culture and Language Handbook – based on NATO doctrine and military terminology with over 4000 military-centric words and terms translated and more than 700 graphics explained

GSGS Handbooks were used in direct support of U.S. Army training and bi-lateral security cooperation engagements in São Tomé.