UPDF 4 Infantry Division Passes Out Junior Officers After Platoon Commanders’ Course

What the report says

The Uganda People’s Defence Forces’ 4 Infantry Division has graduated junior officers who completed the Platoon Commanders’ Course Intake 18/2026 at the 4 Infantry Division Training School in Lugore. According to Watchdog Uganda, the pass-out ceremony was led by 4 Infantry Division Commander Major General Wilberforce Karate Serunkuma, who represented the Commander Land Force.

In his remarks, Serunkuma said the course was meant to test the officers’ character, leadership and intelligence through field exercises and intensive instruction. He encouraged the new platoon commanders to use the skills gained in their future duties and stressed the importance of taking care of soldiers as part of effective command. He also praised the instructors and school leadership for preparing the officers for their responsibilities and improving their tactical fieldcraft.

The event also included recognition of top performers in several categories. Second Lieutenant Batabaire Naibinga was named Best in Class, Second Lieutenant Lawrence Kabuye received Best in Field, Lieutenant Danson Aryeijuka won Best in Leadership, and Lieutenant Isaac Bunugu was awarded Best Overall.

The ceremony was attended by senior UPDF officers and local dignitaries, including officials from the 5 Infantry Division and nearby political and administrative leaders. The graduation highlights ongoing UPDF training efforts aimed at building leadership capacity among junior officers and strengthening command readiness at unit level.