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The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) on Wednesday hosted its ensigncy parade at Base Camp Ayanganna where 15 officer cadets who completed the standard officers’ course were promoted to ensigns.
The best graduating student was Simon Gordon from the Guyana Defence Force. He also received the Sword of Honor from President Ramotar.
One of the top graduating ensigns
Of the 15 officer cadets three were from the Belize Defence Force.
The new ensigns include Obitre Hytmiah, Alvin Holladar, Dishon Harris, Steffon Branche, Curtland Melville, Carlos Moore, Shaheed Zaiboon, Neil Asregado, Simon Gordon, Lawrence King, Kevin Salaru, Noel Lanza, Marion Hernandez and Austain Flores all of whom received their badges of rank from Commander in Chief, President Donald Ramotar.
The President, in his feature address, said that it was yet another “proud day” for the military in Guyana.
According to President Ramotar yesterday, the army has fraternal relations with sister military organisations within the region. He said that he was happy with the cooperation between the Guyana Defence Force and sister Caricom state Belize.
“I’m pleased about it and I do hope that this relationship will continue,” the President said. He also urged the graduating ranks to act with integrity and not to be carried away with temptations.
President Ramotar also stressed that the Army must not restrict its role to the protection of Guyana’s borders but must also lend a helping hand to other law enforcement agencies, especially in the fight against drug trafficking.
He also expressed his discomfort with the number of ranks who are “Absent Without Leave” (AWOL) from the force.
According to the President, the ranks who stay away from their duty without just reasons are imperiling the future of the Army. Ramotar said that their actions are affecting the security of Guyana and also “shortchanging” taxpayers whose money was spent to train them.
These acts are as a result of indiscipline and must be rooted out from the Force, he added.
The standard officers’ course Number 46 commenced on March 15, 2013 with 25 officer cadets, but during the period of training, 10 persons either withdrew or failed to achieve the minimum standard of the course.
The syllabus of the course includes an intensive programme of military skills and tactics, rigorous physical fitness, team activities designed to promote stamina and group spirit.
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