DAYS after the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Field Tactical Exercise (FTX) commenced operation “HOMEGUARD,” a soldier was injured Thursday last and is currently a patient at the Medical Centre at Base Camp Ayanganna in high spirits.According to the GDF in a missive on Sunday, on Thursday, August 18, 2016, at approximately 17:45 hrs, 17548 Sergeant (SGT) Christopher Alleyne was injured on Exercise (Ex) Homeguard when his section came under attack.
SGT Alleyne, who is a Platoon Sergeant, the army said had attempted to raise an alarm after a simulated attack was carried out on his position. “While raising the alarm a flare fell on his trousers igniting his left leg above his knees and resulting in first and second-degree burns…SGT Alleyne was air-dashed to Base Camp Ayanganna, then taken to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation where he received treatment and was discharged. SGT Alleyne is currently a patient at the Medical Centre at Base Camp Ayanganna in high spirits,” the army noted.

The GDF Exercise commenced Tuesday, August 16, with the final contingent of troops moving into the exercise area located in the jungles and savannahs of Ituni and Tacama (Region 10).
The army had previously stated that the Exercise is designed to assess the GDF troops in Close Country Warfare (CCW) and Open Country Warfare (OCW) simulations of battle. The exercise will also be utilising all available resources and pitting the troops against a simulated enemy, in order to validate training at all levels. The exercise will continue and culminate on August 26.