The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Infantry Division has graduated 180 Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) who completed a three-month ideological training course. The trainees were drawn from various units under the Division.
Maj. Gen. WK Sserunkuma, the 3 Division Commander, officiating at the pass-out ceremony, emphasised the importance of the course in enhancing tactical skills and reinforcing the ideological values that guide the force.
He reminded the graduates that the strength of any army lies not only in its weaponry but in the quality of its NCO corps, which forms the backbone of military effectiveness. Maj. Gen. Sserunkuma encouraged the officers to embrace future training opportunities and to serve as inspirations to their colleagues.
“Training is the heartbeat of the force. Train your men with whatever little you know,” he said.
Col. Santurino Tumuranzye, the Division Training and Operations Officer, urged the trainees to apply the knowledge gained to advance their military careers and strengthen their units.
The ceremony also recognised outstanding performers of the course: Sgt. Bwabale – Best in drill, L/Cpl. Oyaka Boniface – Best in range, Pte. Adeke Shalom – Best female student and Pte. Kitale Gordon – Overall best student.
Among the dignitaries present were ACP Francis Chemusto, Commandant of the Anti-Stock Theft Unit; Assistant RDC Moroto, Mr Aol Mark Musooka; and senior and junior officers from the UPDF and Police.
