Kirehe, 22 December 2025

The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Infantry Brigade, comprising senior officers, junior officers, and other ranks, has successfully completed a four-month Advanced Infantry Training (AIBT) course at Nasho Basic Military Training Centre in Kirehe District.

The graduation ceremony was presided over by the RDF Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General MK Mubarakh, and attended by RDF Generals, Senior Officers, and Officers.

The pass-out ceremony featured a series of demonstrations that highlighted the skills and knowledge acquired during the training. Attendees witnessed impressive displays of infantry tactics, martial arts, and live-firing exercises, reflecting the brigade’s operational readiness and combat capability.

In his remarks, General Mubarakh commended the graduates for their dedication, discipline, and commitment throughout the course. He encouraged them to maintain the same spirit and professionalism as they move forward in their duties. He urged the graduates to effectively apply the skills and knowledge gained to defend the nation’s territorial integrity and respond to emerging security threats.

The Chief of Defence Staff emphasized the importance of upholding the RDF’s core values, particularly discipline, which he described as fundamental to success in all fields. “Discipline must come before everything,” he said. “We are an army that values discipline, ethics, and strong moral principles.”

Advanced Infantry Training is designed to enhance the skills of infantry personnel, enabling them to effectively perform their operational duties while fulfilling the RDF’s mission.