The Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF) continues to rise in its ranks among the top militaries in Africa and the world.
On Tuesday, President Museveni presided over the passing of 110 special commandos at Butyaba Marines Training School in Bulisa District.
Gen Yoweri Museveni congratulated the spirited troops for having completed the toughest course in their military career.
The UPDF/ Special Forces commandos completed a 16-month military course at Butiaba Marines Training School in Buliisa district. The fourth of its kind in the UPDF’s military calendar, marines portrayed self-sacrifice and valour.
“I congratulate these young troops who completed this very tough course. The army is tough but this is tougher.” the President said.
He commended this unit’s special operations that helped flash out Al Shabaab from dens in Mogadishu.
“The Special Forces snipers did a great job in Mogadishu that helped the defeat of Al Shabaab from the Somali city,” Museveni beamed.
The Commander-In-Chief pledged his continued support in the professionalization of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces - UPDF.
The Minister of State for Defence in Charge of General Duties, Col Rtd Charles Okello Engola commended the newly passed out Commandos.
He asked them to carry the mantle of the revolution that was started by their forerunners in the liberation of Uganda.
“As we celebrate your achievement today, we should be reminded of our military history and those who sacrificed for this country. They represent the past and you now represent the future. Carry on this noble responsibility with pride while conscious of the UPDF requirement of loyalty, patriotism, discipline, teamwork and pro-people ideology,” Engola said.
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen David Muhoozi said the demonstrations are a testimony that the trainees have received good training.
Such training is essential for the continued professionalization of the UPDF. “A lot has gone on in the UPDF in terms of force generation, skills and proficiencies development,” he said.
General Muhoozi cautioned the officers to remain healthy so that they are capable of undergoing further training to match world standards. “Hardware and software are key in force generation but we also need smart people,” the CDF said.
The Special Forces Command has gradually improved its training on all the five training cycles for Special Forces as done in armies the world over.
“SFC is steadily growing in quality and quantity by leaps and bounds. We thank the Commander-In-Chief for his strategic guidance, efforts, and conceiving the idea of establishing SFC in 2004,” Major General James Birungi said.
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