The Commander of the Special Forces Command, Major General David Mugisha, has expressed appreciation for President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s commitment to enhancing the training of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF). President Museveni, who is also the Commander-in-Chief of the UPDF, has made training a top priority to transform the UPDF into a professional and modern military force.
Major General Mugisha emphasized the President’s dedication to transforming the UPDF from an unorganized group into a modern, efficient, technologically advanced, and people-focused force. This transformation has been possible due to President Museveni’s focus on establishing UPDF training schools.
Major General Mugisha made these remarks while representing the Chief of Defence Forces at the School of Defence Intelligence and Security in Migyera, Nakasongola. The occasion was the passing-out parade for officers and soldiers who had completed the Special Investigations Bureau Course. He encouraged the graduates to uphold the core values of loyalty, discipline, integrity, duty, honor, honesty, and courage, which have been essential in their development.
Brigadier General Abdu Rugumayo, the Deputy Chief of Defence Intelligence and Security, praised the graduates for their technical proficiency, discipline, and commitment throughout the course. He advised them to be mindful of the challenges they will face in the field and warned them against engaging in corruption, favoritism, and discrimination while performing their duties.
Colonel James Muhumuza, the Commandant of the School of Defence Intelligence and Security, highlighted the complexity of modern criminal activities, which are often facilitated by advancements in science and technology. He encouraged the graduates to continue enhancing their skills beyond the basic training they had received.
The ceremony was attended by several senior and junior officers, including the Chief of Staff-Reserve Force.
