Brigadier General Felix Busizoori, the Deputy Commander of the 3rd Division of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), has urged Officer Cadets to observe the army code of conduct and maintain discipline wherever they are going to be deployed in different areas of operation.
Brig Gen Busizoori made the remarks on Monday, July 24, 2023, while briefing a total of 67 officer cadets from Uganda Military Academy-Kabamba (UMAK), who had toured the 3rd Division Headquarters in Moroto Army Barracks to undertake a field operation internship program.
“I urge you to ensure and adhere to the UPDF cardinal code of conduct and maintain discipline for proper success of this assessment field internship program as the institution sharpens your military career,” said Brig Gen Busizoori.
He also reminded them that training and career progression contain proper selection, which is predetermined and must be maintained by the Officer Cadets as the end users.
Brig Gen also called upon the officer Cadets to observe and respect the human rights of civilians and militants wherever they will operate, stating that it’s an army core principle to protect people and their property.
Colonel Santos Tumuranzye, the Chief Instructor in Charge of Academics, said that the Officer cadets are at the climax of their second year and are currently undergoing a two-month field internship, after which they will return to the academy to commence the third and final year.
Upon successful completion of the three-year military Officer Cadet Course and commission, the trainees are expected to graduate with a bachelor’s Degree in defense Studies.
