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OFFICERS AND OTHER RANKS COMPLETE MILITARY CAREER COURSES AT GABIRO COMBAT TRAINING CENTRE

Today, 489 trainees comprising senior officers, junior officers, and other ranks from the Rwanda Defence Force, Rwanda National Police, and Rwanda Correctional Service successfully completed four-and-a-half-month military career courses at the RDF Combat Training Centre in Gabiro. The courses have equipped them to serve as professional company commanders, platoon commanders, company sergeant majors, and platoon sergeants.

While presiding over the graduation ceremony, the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen MK Mubarakh congratulated the trainees for their dedication and achievement.

He noted that the courses are essential in shaping professional military leaders.

The CDS commended the discipline and commitment demonstrated throughout the training.

He emphasized the relevance of the training in modern operations,  highlighting that the experience gained is critical for today’s complex security environment.

He further stressed that training goes beyond theory, urging 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, marking a significant step in ongoing efforts to professionalise the force and prepare for current and future security challenges.