Explosive Ordnance Disposal Courses
Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) is the detection, identification, evaluation, render safe, recovery and disposal of Explosive Ordnance.
Trainings
Explosive Hazards Awareness and Reduction Course
Explosive Hazards Awareness and Reduction are those actions which lessen the probability and/or severity of physical injury to people, property ...
Training-of-Trainers Course
The Training-of-Trainers (ToT) course is designed to prepare instructors from Central Asia and Afghanistan to deliver Explosive Ordnance Disposal ...
Regional Medical First Aid and Evacuation Course
The course is aimed at developing the competence and qualifications of medical personnel from the military, law enforcement and security services...
Regional PSSM course
The purpose of this training is to provide foreign militaries with the knowledge and skills to perform tasks in line with international best practices ...
OSCE convenes Third International Training Board Meeting on Explosive Hazards
On 11 February 2026, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe’s Integrated Co-operation on Explosive Hazards (ICExH) programme convened the Third International Training Board Meeting in a hybrid format in Dushanbe. The event brought together a wide range of stakeholders for strategic dialogue and co-ordination on explosive hazards reduction in Central Asia.
The meeting served as a dynamic platform for the OSCE, beneficiaries, and international and regional partners to discuss the planning and implementation of activities for 2026. Participants also reflected on lessons learned and best practices from previous initiatives, ensuring continuous improvement in project implementation.
Tajikistan leads regional security efforts as Central Asian specialists complete advanced Explosive Ordnance Disposal training
On 6 February 2026, the Regional Explosive Hazards Training Centre (REHTC) of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Tajikistan, in partnership with the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe (POiD), concluded a four-week regional training course on Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and Tactical Combat Casualty Care.
OSCE supports International Training Board Meeting at Fort Lee to strengthen regional security and training partnerships
From 8 to 12 December 2025, the 4th International Training Board (ITB) Co-ordination Meeting was successfully held at the Fort Lee military installations (formerly Fort Gregg-Adams) in Virginia, United States. This high-level event marked a significant milestone in advancing international security co-operation and strategic training alignment between global allies and regional partners.
The event brought together key representatives from U.S. Army Central (USARCENT), the Belgian Military, and the Center for International Stabilization and Recovery at James Madison University (CISR-JMU). They were joined by 16 delegates (14 men, 2 women) from the OSCE and representatives from five Central Asian partner countries. The delegation worked closely with international training partners to align strategic training objectives and reinforce long-standing partnerships. Additional expertise was provided by representatives from the U.S. State Partnership Program (SPP) active in the Central Asian region.
Tajikistan hosts explosive ordnance disposal training for Border Troops of the Kyrgyz Republic
From 17 November to 5 December 2025, the Regional Explosive Hazards Training Center (REHTC) of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Tajikistan successfully hosted the first ever Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Level 1 training specifically designed for Border Troops of the Kyrgyz Republic.
The intensive three-week program significantly enhanced the theoretical and practical skills of five participants from the Kyrgyz Republic’s Border Troops, marking a key milestone in bilateral and regional security co-operation. Participants received comprehensive training in humanitarian demining safety measures, as well as the safe removal, disposal, and destruction of explosive ordnance, all in accordance with the International Mine Action Standards (IMAS).
