The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces 3rd Infantry Division has boosted its operational readiness with the successful completion of a leadership and ideological course for more than 100 Non-Commissioned Officers at Moroto Army Barracks.
The Division Commander, Maj Gen Wilberforce Sserunkuma Karate, presided over the pass-out ceremony, commending the soldiers for their resilience and transformation.
Maj Gen Karate stressed the importance of continuous training across all ranks and urged all commanders to ensure proper ideological clarity and leadership qualities and prioritise the training of troops and guarantee security in all seasons as a foundation for socio-economic transformation.
The Deputy Division Commander Colonel Allan Kyangungu noted that the course strengthens the foundation of the army while enhancing morale, cohesion, teamwork, and discipline among Non Commissioned Officers and encouraged the graduates to instil the same values in their subordinates.
The Division Operations and Training Officer Colonel Santurino Mashereka Tumuranzye said the course had prepared the participants physically, mentally, and emotionally to take on leadership responsibilities and serve with honour, dignity and integrity.
The Head of the training team, Lt Col Deus William Achungwire emphasised that the course is a prerequisite for all NCOs, covering essential aspects of battle readiness, including drills, tactics, fieldwork, leadership and ideological orientation.
During the event, outstanding performers who included Staff Sgt Manyifu Isaac as overall best, Lance Cpl Kyalisima Sarah was the best female, Pte Logir Moses was best in drill and Pte Ajoe Hamid waa best in range exercise.
The training forms part of the UPDF’s broader efforts to enhance human resource and equipment capabilities for greater operational effectiveness and efficiency and the ceremony was attended by Brigade Commanders, Commanding Officers and senior staff officers from Division Headquarters.
