Two thousand recruits of the Ghana Armed Forces completed six months of basic military training and passed out from five training establishments across the country this week. The ceremonies took place at the Army Recruit Training School, Armour Training School, Army Special Operations Training School, Naval Training Command, and the Air Force Recruit Training School.
The recruits began their training six months ago after a recruitment exercise that ended in tragedy. On November 12, 2025, thousands gathered at El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra. A crowd surge caused a stampede that killed six applicants and injured 34 others. The Ghana Armed Forces suspended recruitment in the Greater Accra Region and set up a Board of Inquiry to investigate the incident.
Despite the tragedy, those who continued through the recruitment process started their training designed to build discipline, physical fitness, military skills, and teamwork. The six months prepared them for military service and the responsibilities they will carry as personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces.
At the Army Recruit Training School, 664 recruits passed out. Brigadier General Edward Awaribey, General Officer Commanding the Southern Command, reviewed their parade. He spoke directly to the new soldiers, urging them to uphold professionalism and discipline. Brigadier General Awaribey warned them about the responsibility that comes with wearing the uniform. He told them to guard the integrity of the uniform and the reputation of the Armed Forces.
He cautioned against misuse of the military uniform, especially for land-guard roles, extortion, and unlawful activities. The recruits were also warned not to misuse their military identity on social media. The Ghana Armed Forces wants personnel to maintain a good image on and off duty.
The passing-out ceremony also singled out recruits who stood out during training. Brigadier General Awaribey reminded the soldiers that passing out is not the end of their training. It is the start of their service to the country. They must carry the discipline and values they learned into their assignments.
The Ghana Armed Forces plans to bring in another 2,000 recruits in October 2026 as part of the 2025 recruitment cycle. These new recruits will report to the various training schools to begin their own six-month training.
For the recent graduates, the next step is applying what they learned as they prepare for deployment across the country. Their passing out marks the end of an intense training period and the start of their duty to serve Ghana with professionalism and discipline.
The tragedy in November remains a somber memory for many of the recruits, but their focus now turns to fulfilling their roles in the Ghana Armed Forces. Brigadier General Awaribey’s message was clear: their uniforms carry weight and they must protect the honour of the forces and the country they serve.
According to 3News.
