By Jennifer Acheng
The Deputy Commander Land Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Maj Gen Francis Takirwa has urged soldiers to embrace trainings and remain disciplined in their military career progression.

Maj Gen Takirwa made the remarks on Wednesday as he officiated the pass out ceremony of 393 troops after their successful completion of 3 month’s refresher training intake 4/24 conducted at 3 Infantry Division headquarters, Moroto army barracks.

He noted that through training and professional service, the institution is able to identify and nurture potential soldiers to take up leadership responsibilities.
He appealed to local leaders to re-energize efforts to rid communities of illegal possession of firearms, creating positive mindset change and demystify economic activities to improve livelihood at house levels in Karamoja Sub region
Maj Gen Don William Nabasa the 3 Division Commander, asserted that the general security situation in Karamoja has greatly improved which gives the joint security forces an imperative advantage to undertake regular training so as to customize troops into the required operation environment.
Nabasa also lauded the sister security forces (UPF, ISO, ASTU, UPS and UWA) for taking part in disarmament operations and registering tremendous achievements.
Brig Gen Felix Busizoori, deputy Division Commander called upon the troops to maintain the three vital pillars of soldering like correct ideological path, good conduct and remain pro-peoples’ army in order to achieve UPDF’s historical mission.
Maj Isaac Oware the UPDF 3rd division public information officer named the three soldiers who performed exceptionally well during the training as private Emmanuel Okello (overall best), Private Shifa Mugala (Best female) and private Godfrey Gimeyi (Best in Marksmanship exercise).