The Deputy Commander of the UPDF 3 Infantry Division, Brigadier General Allan Kyangungu, has commended the successful conduct of a division-level Communication, Information, Technology and Signals (CITS) Level III course, describing the graduating intake as exceptional and highly disciplined.
Brig Gen Allan Kyangungu made the remarks while presiding over the pass-out ceremony of 63 Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) who completed the six-month technical course conducted at the UPDF 3 Infantry Division headquarters.
He praised the decision to localise the training programme at the division level, noting that the trainees had excelled under the arrangement and demonstrated outstanding commitment throughout the course.
Emphasising the importance of military discipline, Brig Gen Allan Kyangungu lauded the trainees for their impressive performance in foot drills and reminded them that discipline remains the foundation of military professionalism.
“The foundation of a soldier is being able to perfect drill before any speciality,” he said.
Brig Gen Kyangungu also commended unit commanders for ensuring the inclusion of female combatants in the signals course, describing the move as a positive step in strengthening professionalism and inclusiveness within the force.
He urged the graduates to treat the qualification as a stepping stone toward greater professional growth and responsibility within the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF).
Brig Gen Kyangungu further cautioned the soldiers against the misuse of social media, especially on matters concerning military communication and security, and encouraged them to uphold the integrity and confidentiality expected within the signals branch.
Speaking at the same ceremony, the Division Operations and Training Officer (DOTO), Colonel Santorino Tumuryanze, reminded the graduates that the completion of the course marked the beginning of a longer professional journey.
“You have all come from far and are yet to go far,” he said.
Col Tumuryanze underscored the critical role of communication and signals in the success of UPDF operations and called upon the graduates to remain committed to duty while maintaining physical and medical fitness.
The Chief Instructor of the School of CITS, Maj Charles Kiiza, on behalf of the Commandant, Lt Col B. Okol, expressed confidence in the graduates’ readiness to undertake responsibilities within the signals branch.
During the ceremony, Pte Josephine Adong Josephine emerged as the overall best student, while L/Cpl Musoda Umar received the award for best leadership.
Pte Richard Peter Kasada was recognised as the most disciplined trainee, alongside Pte Chemuatai Lillian and other outstanding performers.
The event was attended by brigade commanders, senior and junior officers, as well as senior and junior Non-Commissioned Officers from the UPDF 3 Infantry Division.
