Ruto To Lead The Cadet Commissioning Procession In Nakuru

At the military college in Lanet, Nakuru, today (Friday), President William Ruto will preside over the commissioning parade for the new graduate and General service officer cadets.

Following a year-long training program that included academics and character development, the graduates are being commissioned. This is done in order to get the officers ready for their military careers as leaders and commanders. Officers are chosen from Kenya’s three armed forces: the army, navy, and air force. East African Community officers are also trained at the institution.

All commissioned officers receive the rank of Second Lieutenant upon graduation. When it comes to commissioned officers, this is the lowest rank. The Academy is a school affiliated with Kenya’s National Defence University (NDU-K).

According to the university’s curriculum, the course material will enable cadets to earn a Bachelor of Science in military and security studies, according to a statement on its website. Cadets must satisfy the Commissioning Board before the commissioning parade.

On March 31st of last year, the final commissioning parade took place. For GSOs and specialist officers, the age range for consideration for cadet training is 18 to 26 years old and up to 30 years old, respectively. Moreover, a B (plain) on the KCSE is a requirement for all applicants.

Three pillars—professional development, intellectual growth, and character development—support cadet training. The purpose of professional training is to provide cadets with the soldiering skills they need to comprehend the environment in which the military operates, develop their capabilities, and carry out their duties successfully as military commanders.

In this pillar, cadets receive instruction in combat readiness, field training exercises, physical fitness, map reading, military communication, air and sea operations, and weapon handling.

Academic development involves instruction intended to foster the qualities of military leadership in the cadets while also providing them with a solid foundation for academic success. Character building entails transforming non-combatants into soldiers while creating professional pride in response to military command either on an individual or team basis.