STAFF OFFICERS FROM CZECH REPUBLIC JOINED UNDOF
Three Military staff officers from Czech Republic have joined UNDOF; Lt Col Pavel Polan, Major Roman Furst and Lt Radek Zlamal in UNDOF as Chief Military Training Cell, Staff Officer Training and Staff Officer ITO respectively. On 8th June 2015, the Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General…
FIRE DRILL EXERCISE CONDUCTED AT DAMASCUS FOR UNDOF STAFFS
UNDOF and FAO collectively conducted the fire drill exercise on 30 July 2015 at the UNDOF HQ located at Sheraton hotel, Damascus, Syria. The entire international, national and military Staff of both organizations was activity involve in the exercise, which was formally opened by the Head of Mission…
Regional Force Commanders Conference
The Regional Force Commander’s Conference (RFCC) took place in Camp Ziouani (CZ) from the 19th to the 21st of October 2015. The conference was attended by the Force Commander (FC) UNDOF, COS UNTSO, FC UNIFIL and FC UNFICYP. Additionally, representatives from the Department of Peacekeeping Operations…
Log Batt Hand Over / Take Over
The Indian Contingent completed their Hand Over / Take Over in a ceremony in Camp Ziouani on the 21 August 2016 from Lt Col Vivek Choudhary to Lt Col Vinay Kumar Gautam supervised by the DFC Brig Gen Mauri Tapani Koskela. This Unit rotation involves a period of intense planning, coordination…
Fiji Batt Hand over / Take over
HoM/FC Maj Gen Jai Shanker Menon supervised the Hand Over-Take Over of the 4 th Fijian Battalion from Lt Col Seremaia Tuikoro to Lt Col Daunivakasala Ravunakana on the 29 th August 2016. The Fijian Contingent started their rotation on the 15 August 2016 which lasted for a few weeks. This is a…
Nepalese Medal Parade
On the 30th August 2016 the Nepalese contingent received their UNDOF service medal from HoM/FC Maj Gen Jai Shanker Menon during a military parade in Nepbatt Headquarters in the Golan Heights. Their UNDOF service medal recognises steadfast dedication and devotion to duty through challenging times.
SPEECH OF THE HEAD OF MISSION AND FORCE COMMANDER
Distinguished Guests, Fellow peacekeepers, Ladies & Gentlemen, Good Morning! I am pleased and honored to address you all on this occasion today. First of all, let me congratulate all of you for well- deserved UN peacekeeping medal. UNDOF is grateful to welcome Group Captain Tejpal Singh from the…
Log Batt Medal Parade
Members of Logbatt proudly received their UNDOF service medal from the DFC Brig Gen Mauri Tapani Koskela during a Military Ceremony in Camp Ziouani. This medal acknowledges valuable service and selfless commitment to peace in the Golan Heights. ">
A delegation from Finland and Netheland visit UNDOF
On the 22 Sep 2016 a two (2) member delegation from the Netherlands led by Lt Col Lengkeek and a four (4) member delegation from Finland led by Lt Col Tero Koljonen visited UNDOF.
Visit of Irish DCOS ops
On 21st Sep 2016 Maj Gen Kieran Brennan, Deputy Chief of Staff Operations from the Irish Defence Forces met HoM/FC Maj Gen Jai Shanker Menon in UNDOF HQ. Maj Gen Brennan visited Irish troops in the mission and attended the Irish Contingent’s medal parade. During his visited Maj Gen Brennan…
International Women's Day in UNDOF
On the 08th of March UNDOF celebrated International Women's Day on the Alpha and Bravo side to respect, honour and highlight the contribution made by women in the mission to support peace in the Golan Heights.
Indcons HOLI celebrations – 13th March 2017
On the 13 th of March 2017 Indcon celebrated the festival of HOLI (colours). This was an opportunity to share culture in UNDOF with all conrtingents and members of the local communities. This event was well attended which included the FC/HoM Maj-Gen Jai Shanker Menon and Senior Mission Leadership.