By Kampala Post Reporter
UPDF Chief of Defence Forces Gen David Muhoozi on Monday presided over the opening of pre- retirement training at Jinja Cantonement Gadaffi Barracks, urging officers to maintain discipline as they join civilian life.
"The purpose of the pre-retirement training is to prepare retirees for smooth transition to civilian life. UPDF leadership invites consultants and experienced technical personnel to give lectures of opportunity to officers and men who are retiring," said Defense Spokesman Brig. Richard Karemire in a statement.
Karemire added that Gen Muhoozi commended retirees for offering distinguished service to the army and their country. He informed them that "when you join the army you serve and retire honourably," reminding them that "before you retire, you go through a process."
The CDF advised retirees to manage their time well bearing in mind the fact that there are a lot of temptations in society outside military. He urged them to maintain high degree of discipline, be good ambassadors, be organized and law abiding citizens. Gen Muhoozi cautioned them against associating with unproductive peers, "when you get a good peer, you will thrive," he said.