1. The Union shall conduct a military training mission, in order to contribute to the building up and strengthening of the Somali National Armed Forces ( ‘ SNAF ’ ) accountable to the Somali National Government, consistent with Somali needs and priorities.
[F22. In order to achieve the objectives set out in paragraph 1, the EU military mission shall be deployed in Somalia in order to address both institutional building in the defence sector through strategic advice as well as direct support to the Somali National Army through training, advice and mentoring. From 2019 onwards, the EU military mission shall, in particular, contribute to developing the Somali National Army's own training capacity with a view to handing over training activities for tactical units once conditions are met; it shall mentor Somali-owned and -provided training. The EU military mission shall also be ready to provide support, within its means and capabilities, to other Union actors in the implementation of their respective mandates in the security and defence area in Somalia.]
3. The implementation of the mandated activities in Somalia shall depend on the security conditions in Somalia and political guidance by the Political and Security Committee.]