The Young Officers Course (YOC) and Basic Non-Commissioned Course (BNTC) 1-25 have officially closed at the Jungle Warfare School at Akim Achiase in the Eastern Region on Friday, July 11.

The YOC, which comprised 60 commissioned officers, and the BNTC, which also comprised 58 non-commissioned officers, were taken through 6 months of tactical, leadership and jungle training to improve their military skills.

The guest of honor, Commander Army Training Command (CATRC) Brigadier General Joshua Amanor, said the training was aimed at sharpening the skills of both officers and soldiers on jungle tactics, leadership, and conducting internal security counterinsurgency operations in the jungle settings.

He admonished course participants to continue to build upon the foundation laid during the course as well as to be inspired by the spirit of continuous learning to improve their skills.

He urged the students to take advantage of their reference materials to enable them to apply the lessons taught during both courses in order to ensure a bright future in their chosen career.

Brigadier General Joshua Amanor commended instructors and supporting staff for their selfless dedication exhibited in mentoring the course. He said their expertise, patience, and tireless dedication had been instrumental in shaping the troops.

The commanding officer of Jungle Warfare School, Lt. Col. Jacob Cudjoe, congratulated Lieutenant Bright Effah and Private Dzizah Ebenezer for placing 1st in their respective courses.

He also commended the second- and third-placed students on their respective courses.

He urged award winners to prove themselves worthy of their units of the laurels attained.

Source: Ghana Armed Forces