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Central Command Holds Graduation for Basic Drill Course 1-25

• 23 Oct
• Admin

The Central Command of the Ghana Army has held a graduation ceremony for personnel who participated in the maiden Basic Drill Course 1-25. The event took place at the 4 Infantry Battalion Parade Square on Thursday, 23 October 2025. The eight-week intensive training covered various aspects of military drill and discipline, including Foot Drill, Cane Drill, Pace Stick Drill, Guard Mounting Drill, and Teaching Practices. Participants also received instruction in Rules of Engagement, Security and Cybersecurity, as well as Terrorism and Counterterrorism. The Commander Army Training Command (CATRAC), Brigadier General Joshua Amanor, who was the Guest of Honour, commended the General Officer Commanding, staff officers, and instructors for successfully organizing the course. He emphasized that drill remains a vital tool for instilling discipline and building competent junior leaders within the Ghana Army. According to him, the Basic Drill Course is designed to strengthen the foundation of military professionalism and enhance the leadership capacity of participants. Brigadier General Amanor further explained that the initiative forms part of the Chief of the Army Staff’s plan to decentralize training. Beginning in the second half of 2026, all basic and intermediate courses will be conducted at the command level, while the Army Training Command will focus on advanced courses. This, he noted, would create more opportunities for personnel to undergo training at their respective units and commands, thereby improving overall operational efficiency. In his closing remarks, he urged the graduands to uphold the values of discipline, integrity, and professionalism as they return to their units. He reminded them that as leaders, their actions and conduct would continually be observed by superiors, peers, and subordinates. At the end of the course, Lance Corporal Effah Jemima was adjudged the Overall Best Student, followed by Corporal Boateng Emmanuel in second place, and Corporal Appiah Amoateng in third place.