In an effort to ensure an effective system, the Central Command of the Ghana Armed Forces has disclosed that it has instituted a series of activities aimed at uniting units within the Central Command, as well as promoting military-civilian relations.
Activities organized to improve military-civilian relationships and to unite various units within the Ghana Armed Forces include drill competitions.
Speaking at the 2023 Central Command inter-unit drill competition, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Central Command, Brigadier General Charles Agyemang Prempeh, highlighted the essence of the competition as a test of confidence among troops and their ability to execute words of command smartly and uniformly in a timely manner.
“The competition will help improve the unity among the units and foster esprit de corps in the command.”
The guest of honour for the event, Brigadier General Joseph Adu Boampong (Rtd), Former GOC, encouraged drills in the daily routine of the military, as he said it is what promotes discipline among the military.
“Drill is such an important tool that must not be relegated to the unit’s daily routine. If we fail to continue to drill, we will lose our discipline and every positive aspect, like poise, neatness, precision, and high morale that comes with it.”
The Command Operations Officer of the Central Command, Colonel Henry Ansah Akrofi, admonished civilians to freely approach the military if they needed any clarification regarding the operation of the military.
He also encouraged civilians to participate in military activities to ensure a good civilian-military relationship.
The four units within the command (4th Infantry Battalion, 3rd Infantry Battalion, the Central Command, and the 154 Armoured Regiment) witnessed fierce competition, but the 4th Infantry Battalion came out victorious as the winners of the 2023 Drill competition. The 3rd Infantry Battalion came second, and the Central Command came third in the competition.