For Immediate Release
June 15, 2009

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Jordan’s King Abdullah II and the Jordan Armed Forces (JAF) selected ViaGlobal LLC as the manager and operator of the new King Abdullah II Special Operations Training Center (KASOTC).

ViaGlobal planned and hosted KASOTC’s Grand Opening and Warrior Competition 19-21 May 2009. His Majesty King Abdullah II was on hand to witness the historic event, and spoke of his vision for KASOTC as a world-class special forces training center. Keynote speakers included General Al-Sarayreh, Jordan Armed Force’s Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, GEN David Petraeus, Commander, U.S. Central Command, and MG Gary Harrell (USA, Ret), Director General of KASOTC. The Warrior Competition featured Jordanian special forces and paramilitary troops demonstrating proficiency in various SOF tactics, techniques, and procedures, with ViaGlobal providing judges for the competition. Special forces commanders and operators from over 30 countries attended the competition, and 25 vendors exhibited the latest in SOF technology and equipment.

The $200 million KASOTC facility is situated in a 1,235-acre quarry. KASOTC’s rocky terrain allows for realistic scenarios and live-fire exercises. The compound consists of fully equipped grenade ranges, a 100-meter rifle and pistol range, and a 300-meter rifle range. Towering at the epicenter is an 8-story structure for climbing, rappelling, and distance shooting. Opposite the specialized training arena is a full-scale A-300 Airbus fuselage for aircraft training, and a close-quarters battle (CQB) house with a three-story armored facility and adjoining five-story tower that provides room-to-room combat practice using live fire. Students at KASOTC have access to a mosque, a medical clinic, and student dormitories. KASOTC is a state-of-the-art environment for Jordanian, U.S., and allied forces to hone counterterrorism and special operations skills through realistic training scenarios. For more information, visit www.kasotc.com.

ViaGlobal continues to work with the Jordanian government, the Jordanian Armed Forces, and CENTCOM to realize the King’s vision for KASOTC as a global center of excellence for counterterrorism training. ViaGlobal is honored to partner with Jordan in this important and urgent initiative.

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