A total of 489 trainees comprising senior officers, junior officers, and other ranks from the Rwanda Defence Force, Rwanda National Police, and Rwanda Correctional Service on Tuesday, March 17, completed military career courses at the RDF Combat Training Centre in Gabiro, Gatsibo District. ALSO READ: RDF special forces complete counterterrorism training at Gako According to the RDF, the four-and-a-half-month courses equipped them to serve as professional company commanders, platoon commanders, company sergeant majors, and platoon sergeants. The graduation ceremony was officiated by RDF Chief of Defence Staff Gen Mubarakh Muganga. He noted that the courses are essential in shaping professional military leaders. ALSO READ: Regional military industrial executives meet in Kigali Muganga commended the participants' discipline and commitment demonstrated throughout the training. He also emphasized the relevance of the training in modern operations, highlighting that the experience gained is critical for today’s complex security environment. He further urged the graduates to apply what they have learned in their respective duties. The comprehensive training focused on enhancing military skills, tactical thinking, leadership, and management. It is part of ongoing efforts to professionalise the force and prepare for current and future security challenges.
