4 Infantry Division Passes Out Junior Officers After Platoon Commanders’ Course

The 4 Infantry Division of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) passed out junior officers who completed the Platoon Commanders’ Course Intake 18/2026 at the 4 Infantry Division Training School in Lugore.

The ceremony was presided over by the 4 Infantry Division Commander, Major General Wilberforce Karate Serunkuma, who represented the Commander Land Force.

In his address, Maj Gen Serunkuma said that their training had tested their character, leadership abilities and intelligence through demanding field evaluations and intensive learning.

“This course was designed to test your character, leadership skills and intelligence as young commanders. Senior leadership will look to you for results, while your subordinates will look to you for direction,” he said.

He urged the officers to apply the knowledge and skills acquired during training in their respective assignments, emphasising the importance of responsible leadership and troop welfare.

“Take care of your soldiers, and they will take care of you in any mission,” he said.

Maj Gen Serunkuma commended the instructors and the school commandant for their dedication in preparing the officers for command responsibilities and strengthening their tactical fieldcraft.

During the ceremony, outstanding performers were recognised in different categories. Second Lieutenant Batabaire Naibinga received the Best in Class award, Second Lieutenant Lawrence Kabuye was named Best in Field, Lieutenant Danson Aryeijuka received the Best in Leadership award, while Lieutenant Isaac Bunugu emerged Best Overall.

The ceremony was attended by the 5 Infantry Division Deputy Commander, Brigadier General Gai Mpadwa; Deputy 4 Infantry Division Commander, Colonel Richard Kidega Obura; Artillery Commander, Colonel Wabuyi; 409 Brigade Commander, Colonel Toffer Magino; and Colonel Orombi Oloya.

Other dignitaries included Area Member of Parliament Patrick Okello, Deputy Resident District Commissioner Anna Alanyo and District Local Council Five Chairperson Obol Simple Man.