Seventy-four recruits, including 23 females, have successfully completed the Guyana Defence Force’s (GDF) Basic Recruit Course (BRC).
On its Facebook page, the GDF said that the BRC commenced in October 2020 and concluded on January 18, at the Colonel John Clarke Military School at Tacama.
Chief of Staff, Brigadier Godfrey Bess, congratulated the new soldiers.
He reiterated the constitutional responsibilities of the GDF, and in the process reminded that their new career was grounded in service to the nation. He encouraged them to continue embracing discipline, duty, commitment and professionalism as the basis for their delivery of exemplary service.
“We expect you to commit yourselves to being the best soldiers you can be. Serve with professionalism as the hallmark of your service,” the Chief of Staff emphasised.
The Course’s Best Graduating Student was Private (PTE) Dequan Pyle while PTE Towalda Richmond won the Runner-up award.
The award for Best Military Knowledge went to PTE Wanda Marshall.
Private Shemroy Wood gained the Best Fitness award, PTE Darius Williams the award for Best Shot, PTE Marlon Nicholson the award for Best Drill. The Number Three Platoon was adjudged the Best Platoon.
