The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, says at least 1,190 recruits are expected to pass out on Saturday.
The Commandant, Military Training Centre, MTC, Air Commodore Hadi Ahmed, made this known at the Beating of the Retreat in honour of Basic Military Training Course 44/2023, on Thursday at NAF Base, Kaduna.
“The training of recruits in MTC is in line with one of the key drivers of the Chief of Air Staff Command Philosophy, which is Deliberate Training and Mission-oriented Force development,” Ahmed said.
The commandant said the training is prioritised with emphasis on six key objectives which included; physical fitness, mental alertness, weapon handling, field training, discipline, regimentation and team-work through intensive drills.
He expressed gratitude to the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, for his timely intervention in providing the resources to meet our training efforts and aspirations.
The Air Officer Commanding, AOC, Ground Training Command, AVM Usman Abdullahi, who is the Guest of Honour at the occasion said ‘beating of retreat’ marked the end of formal training for the recruits of the course.
He urged the recruits to move forward, remembering that loyalty to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and subordination to civil authority were paramount.
“Always prioritise national and service interests ahead of personal interests, and be prepared to defend Nigeria’s territorial integrity at all costs.
”Uphold the NAF values excellence, and I encourage you to strive for professional excellence throughout your careers.
”As you leave the training ground in a few days, remember to be good ambassadors of the MTC,” he advised.
NAF: 1,190 recruits to pass out Saturday
