UPDF Chief of Defence Forces Gen David Muhoozi has presided over the opening of pre- retirement training at Jinja Cantonement Gadaffi Barracks.
The purpose of the pre-retirement training is to prepare retirees for a smooth transition to civilian life. UPDF leadership invites consultants and experienced technical personnel to give lectures of opportunity to officers and men who are retiring.
Gen Muhoozi, while speaking to retirees, commended them for offering distinguished service to the army and their country. He informed them that when you join the army you serve and retire honorably reminding them that before you retire, you go through a process.
He advised retirees to manage their time well bearing in mind that there are a lot of temptations in society outside military adding that, they should maintain a high degree of discipline, be our good ambassadors, be organized and law-abiding citizens.
He cautioned them against associating with unproductive peers “when you get a good peer, you will thrive” said Gen Muhoozi.
In attendance were Deputy CPA Brig Sam Kakuru, Brig Ceaser Bahwezi, Senior UPDF officers, junior officers and representatives from MODVA civilian component.