In its 6th Mandate, the EUTM Somalia aims to strengthen the Somali federal defense institutions, continuing to
employ its three-pillar approach: training, mentoring and advising. In accordance with the Comprehensive
Approach to Security (CAS) Strand 2A approach, EUTM Somalia will ensure that its activities are tailored to the
best interests of the Somali defense institutions and are coordinated with other international partners. During
this mandate EUTM Somalia will focus on increasing the proficiency, effectiveness, credibility and accountability
of the Somali defense sector to enable Somali authorities to take over security responsibilities progressively. Key
to this will be EUTM Somalia’s drive to support development of a sustainable Somali-owned training system that
provides the SNA with the policies, procedures, expertise and experience to manage their own force generation.
In this manner EUTM Somalia, on behalf of the EU and in cooperation with other EU missions, performs an
important role in supporting the development of functioning and accountable Somali institutions that serve the
Somali people. In particular, EUTM Somalia sees its most important task as developing the SNA General Staff
through the provision of advice, mentors and training. However EUTM Somalia also supports the development
of the MoD, and continues to deliver tactical training. In addition to light infantry, engineering and specialized
training, this training increasingly focuses on Train the Trainer programs and mentoring that will provide the SNA
with the capability to manage their own development.