The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has opened a refresher course for militants from Intake 05 to strengthen their military skills and prepare them for deployment in the operational environment. The training is being conducted at the UPDF 3 Infantry Division Headquarters in Moroto and brings together recruits who passed out on July 9, 2026, from Olilim Basic Military Training School.
The trainees were drawn from units affiliated with the 3 Infantry Division. Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Division Commander, Brigadier General Michael Walaka Hyeroba, described the refresher course as an important component of professional career development in the UPDF.
He urged the trainees to uphold the values of the force, protect its image and remain mindful of the reasons that motivated them to join the military. “You joined an institution which has rules and regulations, and you must know your role in the UPDF,” Brig Gen Walaka said.
He encouraged the trainees to approach the course with a positive attitude and take the training seriously, saying it would prepare them for the realities of military operations. The Division Operations and Training Officer, Colonel Santurino Mashereka Tumuranzye, said continuous training was necessary to enable the force to respond to an evolving operational environment.
“Training sharpens military competency and strengthens strategic security partnerships,” Col Mashereka said. The refresher training comes days after the 3 Infantry Division passed out Intake 5 of non-commissioned officers who completed a three-month ideological and leadership course at the Division Headquarters in Moroto Barracks-URN. Give us feedback on this story through our email: kamwokyatimes@gmail.com
