The military
high command yesterday tasked its personnel on effective handling of weapons
and map reading, saying both were vital aspects of soldiering.Consequently,
the
rank and file were enjoined to take the training seriously.
Garrison
Commander, Maj.-Gen. John Malu, who gave the advice in Abuja during a general
drill for corporals and other lower ranks, said the exercise also involved
marching manoeuvres, physical fitness and obstacle crossing.
Guardian reported His words:
“I enjoin you to particularly take the weapons’ handling and map reading
training very seriously because a soldier who cannot handle his weapon is not a
soldier even though he is competent in other trades.
“Our first
and foremost concern is to know how to handle the weapons and I expect you to
use this period to brush up your handling skill if it has become rusty, same
with your map reading ability.”
He
continued: “You should be able to find your position, move from point to point
and return to base. That is the essence of soldiering.”Malu reminded the
participants that the exercise was to re-awaken in them the military prowess
and boost professionalism.
“Most of you
have served as drivers and orderlies for a very long time and have lost touch
with training.“It is on this basis that training like this is organised to
bring back the soldiering in you,’’ he added.No fewer than 90 soldiers, drawn
from various units and formations, partook in the yearly exercise.
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