A military trainee lost his life after drowning during army exercises last April. Lieutenant General Emmanuel Matatu told people about the death during a graduation ceremony at Imbizo Barracks. The army leader spoke to crowds on Friday as 489 new soldiers finished their training program. Officials continue looking into what happened during the water accident on April 6th. The victim showed great promise as a future army member.
Five hundred people started the tough military course last September. The training lasted eight months and pushed recruits physically and mentally. At graduation, male trainees numbered 363, while female soldiers totaled 126. Ten people could not complete the program because they failed to meet standards, so army leaders removed them from the course before the ceremony.
The new soldiers learned many skills during their 36 weeks of preparation. They studied how to use weapons and read maps properly. Field training taught them tactics and communication methods. Military law and working with civilians became part of their education. Matatu warned the graduates about staying disciplined and avoiding trouble with social media.
Five hundred people started the tough military course last September. The training lasted eight months and pushed recruits physically and mentally. At graduation, male trainees numbered 363, while female soldiers totaled 126. Ten people could not complete the program because they failed to meet standards, so army leaders removed them from the course before the ceremony.
The new soldiers learned many skills during their 36 weeks of preparation. They studied how to use weapons and read maps properly. Field training taught them tactics and communication methods. Military law and working with civilians became part of their education. Matatu warned the graduates about staying disciplined and avoiding trouble with social media.
