The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Marines Brigade today passed out eighty-two (82) trainees who had undergone a four-month Maritime Basic Induction Course at Kalangalo Marine Training School, Wakiso District.
The Commander of the Marines Brigade, Brigadier General Michael Nyarwa, commended the trainees for their positive attitude, relentlessness, hard work, and unwavering focus, which he credited for enabling them to complete the course.
Brig Gen Nyarwa advised them to avoid succumbing to temptations that could hinder their successful career paths. “Your actions reflect not only on yourselves but also on our esteemed institution of the UPDF you represent,” said Brig Gen Nyarwa.
He observed that the safety of the trainees had been the training school’s priority, and each trainee had been equipped with survival and rescue skills, inclusive of all the course units relevant to the Marine Brigade’s tasks and missions.
The Commandant of the Marine Training School, Lt Col David Kararira, advised the trainees to maintain the skills and knowledge acquired during their training throughout their service. He assured them that more opportunities awaited them, “but only for those who are courageous, disciplined, committed, focused, and ambitious.”
The course, which was composed of 13 female and 69 male trainees, aimed to equip them with combat survival and rescue skills, an essential aspect of maritime safety.
Present at the passing-out parade were religious and area leaders, officers, and men of the Marines Brigade.
