The Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Infantry Division, Brig Gen Michael Walaka Hyeroba, has launched a week-long Political Education and Political Commissars Course for troops at the division headquarters in Moroto.
The training is being conducted by the Political Education and Ideology Caravan from the Joint Staff Political Commissariat.
While launching the course, Brig Gen Hyeroba urged the trainees to take the training seriously and apply the knowledge gained in their day-to-day military duties.
He said the course was intended to equip soldiers with knowledge and skills that should be reflected in their conduct and execution of military responsibilities.
Brig Gen Hyeroba also emphasised the importance of discipline, describing it as a key requirement for professional military service.
He urged the soldiers to adhere to the UPDF rules and regulations, saying discipline helps build loyal, self-driven and dependable troops.
The training team is led by the Director of Political Education at Land Forces, Col Anoatoli Macwantw Nuwagira.
Other facilitators include Lt Col Simon Peter Kulumba, Head of Political Education at the Joint Staff Chieftaincy of Political Education and Coordinator of Presidential Skilling Hubs, and Maj Ronald Rwehuta Murwani, Head of Psychosocial Support.
