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281 UPDF Soldiers Complete Training In Mountain Warfare

Over 280 UPDF soldiers have completed a three(03) months intensive training in Mountain(Mtn) warfare at Mountain Warfare Training  School(MWTS).

Officiating at the function, Mtn Division Commander ( Mtn Div Comd) Maj Gen Kayanja Muhanga congratulated trainees upon the successful completion of the vigorous training and urged them to have discipline as it is the core principle for UPDF’s success.

The Commandant of the school, Col.Dothan Kavuma said that the course which opened on 15 June 2021,is a specialized Mountain Warfare training which covered both technical, tactical and guest lectures and the skills acquired superseded the ones acquired during basic training.

Present was the 2i/c Div Comd Mtn Div Brig Gen Chris Ogwal, Brigade and Battalion Commanders from Mtn Div and staff officers from Mtn Division among others.

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