{"id":122475,"date":"2026-04-19T09:41:44","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T09:41:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/uganda\/all-news\/221-military-police-officers-finish-refresher-training"},"modified":"2026-04-19T10:17:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T10:17:05","slug":"221-military-police-officers-finish-refresher-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/uganda\/all-news\/221-military-police-officers-finish-refresher-training","title":{"rendered":"221 Military Police Officers Finish Refresher Training"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Uganda. <\/strong><\/span><b>A total of 221 soldiers from the Military Police Brigade have successfully completed a two-week refresher training aimed at strengthening operational effectiveness and professional conduct.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The training, held at Buyala, Nsujju Mporwe in Mpigi District, focused on key operational areas including VVIP protection, checkpoint operations, public order management, tactical terrain modelling, physical fitness, and combat karate.<\/p>\n<p>Presiding over the pass-out ceremony, the Commandant of the Military Police Brigade, Major General William Bainomugisha, underscored the importance of discipline and responsibility in the force, urging officers and personnel to take their assignments seriously.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe must be extremely serious with the assignments given to us. The ranks you wear on your shoulders are not for decoration; they are a symbol of responsibility in the execution of your duties,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>The Brigade Operations and Training Officer, Colonel Sylvia Meeme, highlighted the significance of continuous training in improving performance.<\/p>\n<p>She credited the Commandant for consistently facilitating such programs and commended the trainees for their progress within the short duration.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou have achieved a lot in a short time. I urge you to take up such opportunities with morale and positivity because they are important in your day-to-day professional lives,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>The ceremony was attended by both senior and junior officers, reflecting the brigade\u2019s ongoing emphasis on building capacity and maintaining standards across all levels of service.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Uganda<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Uganda. A total of 221 soldiers from the Military Police Brigade have successfully completed a two-week refresher training aimed at strengthening operational effectiveness and professional conduct. 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