The Headquarters Northern Command has conducted a 5-day Final Field Training Exercise (FFTX), codenamed, 'Exercise Final Drive', for participants of the Basic Non-Commissioned Officers Tactical Course 1-2025 (BNTC 1-25) from Tuesday, 3 June 2025 to Saturday, 7 June 2025 in the Savelugu general area in Tamale.
The exercise which included Advance to Contact, Defence, Deliberate Day and Night Ambush, Raid operation as well as Dawn Attack was aimed at assessing the physical fitness and endurance of the students and training them on command and control of platoons and sections in the field.
The outgoing General Officer Commanding Northern Command (GOC), Brigadier General Frank Nartey Tei, on his visit commended the students for their commitment and dedication towards the exercise.
He mentioned that the training had enhanced participants’ physical fitness and developed their combat skills, adding that the invaluable experience gained from the FFTX would contribute to the enhanced operational readiness and effectiveness of the students in their future roles within the Ghana Armed Forces.
He applauded them for successfully completing a vital part of their career training and praised the instructors for their dedication. 
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