Gen David Muhoozi, the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) has reminded men in uniform of the UPDF to place loyalty and discipline at the heart of their operations.
He said that the ideology of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces is underpinned by sacrifice, loyalty and discipline.
The CDF was speaking on Friday to officers and Militants of Battle Groups XXI, XXV and UNGU (United Nations Guard Unit) V who have been undergoing a training course in ideological orientation at the Peace Support Operations Training Centre, in Singo, Nakaseke district.
“We are not machines or robots bearing arms but decent human beings with a purpose,” Gen Muhoozi pointed out, adding that “we expect nothing less than loyalty, sacrifice and discipline”.
Muhoozi implored them not only to learn the ideology but understand the interest, mission and purpose of the Force they serve. In his lecture, he explained the history of the UPDF as well as the ideology on which it was formed.
He reminded the trainees that the ordinary Ugandans (wanainchi) were an important factor in the success of the armys’ mission.
The trainees were cautioned to stay out of trouble, to be patient with what ever they find back home and to seek advice from financial experts on making wise investment decisions.
Brig Charles Wacha who represented the Chief Political Commissar encouraged the soldiers to enhance the ideology of UPDF and purse all the programmes continously.
Seven best trainees were awarded certificates and gifts among them was Col Chris Ogwal the Commander of BG Comd XXI.
The function was also attended by the Chief of Staff Lands Forces, Brig Leopold Kyanda and other Senior officers.
