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\u00a0Uganda Peoples\u2019 Defence Forces soldiers completed a five-month training for 61 soldiers in the Regimental Quartermaster Sergeants (RQMS) and Bus Drivers course sat the School of Supplies and Transport (SOST) in Gaddafi Barracks, Jinja City. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among them, 47 completed the RQMS course, while 14 graduated in bus driving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Presiding over the ceremony, the Chief of Staff at the Headquarters of Uganda Rapid Deployment Capability, Brig Gen Flavia Byekwaso, who represented the Joint Staff Logistics, underscored the importance of transport and logistics in military operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She said that they were now professional drivers and responsible logistics personnel, urging them to \u201cexhibit high levels of integrity and discipline\u201d to enhance road safety and logistics management in the UPDF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She encouraged them to cultivate patience, humility, and keen problem-solving skills which are essential qualities for success in both driving and logistics management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Commandant of SOST, Col JB Katongole, noted that the training aimed to produce competent bus drivers to minimise accidents and professional logistics managers to handle supplies efficiently within the UPDF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He encouraged the graduates to put their newly acquired skills into practice for the benefit of the force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the ceremony, several students were recognised for their exceptional performance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WOI Ibrahim Mawa \u2013 Most Disciplined Student (Bus Drivers Course)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

S\/Sgt Musoke Patrick Saaku \u2013 Most Disciplined Student (RQMS Course)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pte Duca Emmanuel Ogwal \u2013 Best Overall Student<\/p>\n\n\n\n

L\/Cpl Friday Aurther \u2013 Best in Practicals<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event was attended by senior UPDF officers, including Brig Gen Michael Ssozi Ssesanga, Commandant of the Non-Commissioned Officers Academy (NCOA); Lt Col Justus Magembe, Chief Instructor at the College of Logistics and Engineering; Lt Col S.B Kalyesubula, among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Editor:msserwanga@gmail.com<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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