A joint inspection team from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) headquarters, led by Brig Gen Edwin Karugaba, the Joint Staff Logistics officer, has inspected drill preparations at the Motorised Infantry Division and Uganda Air Force College in Nakasongola Cantonment ahead of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Inter-Forces Drill Competition scheduled for July 2026.
Brig Gen Karugaba praised the Motorised Infantry Division for its performance, saying the unit had made strong progress within a short preparation period.
“What you have achieved in this short time is commendable. You have challenged expectations, but now focus on perfecting the remaining areas as advised,” he said.
He stressed the need to follow competition guidelines strictly.
“Only those drills that meet the required standards will qualify. Pay attention to detail and remove what is not recommended,” he added.
Maj Gen Charles Byanyima, commander of the Motorised Infantry Division, urged troops to remain confident and focus on excellence beyond the competition.
“Do not only think about the award. Focus on mastering the drills because they are essential to your professionalism and effectiveness in the field,” he said.
Byanyima also pledged full support to the teams until the final event.
At the Uganda Air Force College, Commandant Brig Gen Allan Kalanzi praised personnel for teamwork and discipline. He urged them to remain focused during the preparations.
“Teamwork and discipline will determine your success. Keep building on what you have started and remain focused,” he said.
The inspection team included officers from the Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), among them Col Suzan Oruni Lakot and Lt Col Geoffrey Kafuuma.
Senior officers who attended the inspection included Col Samuel Ssekamwa, intelligence officer at the Motorised Infantry Division; Col Esibio Omaria, operations and training officer; and Col Ali James Uma, chief instructor at Uganda Air Force College Nakasongola.
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