DynCorp selected to provide training assistance to Afghan National Army

DynCorp International has been selected as a subcontract to provide training assistance in support of the Afghan Engineer Training Security Assistance Team.

Under the subcontract, DynCorp team members will provide trainers and interpreters to provide practical exercise training the areas of project planning, survey and design, heavy equipment utilisation and maintenance, as well as basic electrical, carpentry, masonry and plumbing skills.

DynCorp will serve as subcontractor to GovSource, a provider of professional and training services to the US Government, on the US Army Security Assistance Training Management Organization (USASATMO) task order under the SATMO indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract.

DynCorp International DynLogistics senior vice president George Krivo said the company will work with a new customer in Afghanistan while expanding training efforts with the Afghan National Army (ANA).

"Through this program we hope to enhance, increase and make more effective the ANA’s military engineering capability, providing a safer and more secure environment in Afghanistan," Krivo added.

The firm fixed-price subcontract has a total value of $6.4m and has a one year period of performance.