The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 5 Infantry Division has conducted a 30-kilometre route march to assess troops’ physical fitness, combat readiness, discipline, teamwork, command and control, morale and endurance.
The walk was ordered by the Division Commander, Major General Keith Katungi in line with the CDF’s directive of keeping troops physically fit and healthy.
The Division Operations and Training Officer, Colonel Peter Musherure, while coordinating the exercise, involved personnel from all units under the division.
He emphasised that route marches are an integral part of military training and urged troops to intensify their efforts to maintain high fitness standards.
The 30-kilometre march was conducted across the division’s areas of responsibility, covering Kitgum, Lamwo, Abim, Lira and Pader districts.
All commanders and staff officers in the division participated in the long walk.
