The Commander of the Special Forces Command (SFC), Maj. Gen. David Mugisha, has flagged off the SFC Alpha and Bravo drill teams ahead of the Second Inter-Forces Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Drill Competition.
The flag-off ceremony saw the two teams depart for Bombo, where they will undertake final rehearsals alongside participants from other services and formations before the competition at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds.
Addressing the teams, Maj. Gen. Mugisha commended the participants for their dedication and progress during training, urging them to remain focused and intensify their preparations.
"Do not relax. Competition is not just about participating; it demands total concentration, discipline and determination," he said.
The SFC Commander cautioned participants against alcoholism and other behaviours that could undermine their physical and mental preparedness, stressing that discipline remains essential to success in military competitions.
He also reminded the teams that while the competition is judged on collective performance, success depends on the commitment, discipline, self-drive and coordination of every individual member.
Maj. Gen. Mugisha further encouraged the teams to maintain smartness, flexibility, high morale and a winning spirit throughout the competition.
The Inter-Forces CDF Drill Competition was introduced by the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, to promote military discipline, physical fitness and excellence in parade drills among officers and other ranks.
During the inaugural edition held last year, the Special Forces Command won two trophies and emerged the best in the Mastery (Showmanship) Drill category, while the Internal Security Organisation (ISO) was crowned the overall champion.
This year's competition will feature several categories, including Sword Drill, Cane Stick Drill, Crop Stick Drill, Foot Drill, Pace Stick Drill, and Mastery (Showmanship) Drill.
The flag-off ceremony was attended by SFC Chief of Staff Brig. Gen. Paul Namawa, Deputy Commander of the 1 Special Forces Group (1SFG) Col. Dismas Kamuza, brigade commanders, directors, senior and junior officers, as well as non-commissioned officers.
