A number of voices have re-echoed a call to UPDF soldiers under the Whiskey battalion passed today to uphold the high levels of discipline that the force is well known for.

The calls were made today by speaker after speaker as they addressed the over 500 troops who were passed out today at the third division headquarters in Moroto, after successfully completing their refresher course.

The deputy commander of the land forces Maj.Gen.Francis Takirwa who presided over passing out the troops appealed to the group to uphold discipline and lead a responsible life which will push them ahead for bigger achievements.

Takirwa also cautioned the troops against acts of homosexuality, saying it is unnatural and being perpetrated by the western world.

Towing the same line, the third division commander Maj.Gen.Don Nabasa together with his deputy Brig.Gen.Felix Busizoori called upon the troops to desist from alcoholism and work towards protecting and respecting human rights.

The troops underwent a refresher training in cordon and search, ambush, platoon commander among other fields, under the command of Maj.Richard Ariko, the third division training officer in collaboration with other trainers.

The pass out event was also attended by other dignatories including the RDC Moroto, RISO, Mt.Moroto RPC and others.