NLSC Staff attends Workshop in Fort Polk, LA

The National Language Service Corps’ (NLSC) staff participated in a Regionally Aligned Forces (RAF) Training Enablers Workshop from Wednesday, October 14^th – Friday, October 16^th in Fort Polk, Louisiana. Participation in The RAF Workshop afforded the NLSC an opportunity to present a brief and learn more about fellow participants’ organization.

The training enablers workshop also provided insight on the current and pending training requirements of RAF and a chance for face-to-face interaction with representatives from US Army 162nd Infantry Brigade. The NLSC recently assisted the 162nd Infantry Brigade’s cultural training efforts by filling a requirement for 12 Russian-speaking Members to provide regional expertise and participate in role-playing scenarios.

The NLSC’s Plans & Policy representatives gained an in-depth understanding of future requirements for the 162^nd Infantry Brigade as well as an appreciation of the importance of language and culture in the mission of the 162^nd Infantry Brigade executing security cooperation. The NLSC anticipates an upcoming assignment assisting with training in regional cultural expertise, basic instruction, and role-playing in four African countries. The NLSC expects to support the assignment via its current membership.