The Advanced Drill and Duties and Basic Military Police Course 1/2024 has commenced at the Air Force Recruit Training School (AFRTS) on Wednesday 13 March, 2024.

The thirteen weeks course aims at empowering participants with the requisite knowledge to assist in training and administration at various institutions for total manpower development.

It has a total eighty six (86) participants drawn from the Army, Navy and Air Force.  Out of the total number, forty six (46) are for the Advanced Drill and Duties course and forty (40) for the Military Police course.

In his address, the Guest of Honour for the opening ceremony, Commander, Air Force Training Command (AFTRAC), Air Commodore Mathias Awuah noted that, the opening of the second batch of both courses was a testament to the spirit of collaboration and unity that defined the Armed Forces. He added that as they embarked on the journey for the second time, it was imperative for them to reflect on the progress they had made and the milestone they had achieved since the courses were inaugurated.

Air Commodore Awuah averred that, there was the need for them to respect and celebrate the diversity of skills, experiences and perspectives that each arm of service.  He said in their shared pursuit of excellence, they should recognise that it was collective strength and unity that enabled them to overcome challenges.

He asserted that participants of both courses represented the epitome of discipline, precision and teamwork as well as frontline defenders of law and order to maintain peace and security in the various services.

He pointed out that the rigorous training would test their physical and mental fortitude emphasising that, they were entering a profession that demanded courage, compassion, integrity and responsibility.

Air Commodore Awuah reminded the participants that excellence was not just a goal, but a standard to uphold in every task they would undertake. He advised against laziness and complacency and encouraged them to meet the high standards set by their predecessors or do better.