By Spy Uganda
Kampala: H.E the President and Commander-in-Chief of armed forces, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni yesterday promoted 76 UPDF Officers to various ranks.
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Among those promoted include Deputy Chieftaincy Military Intelligence (CMI) boss, Colonel Abdul Rugumayo to Brig General, 62 promoted from Captain to Major & 13 from Lt to Captain.
Just In: H.E the President and C-in-C of UPDF has promoted 76 UPDF Officers. Among them D/CMI Col Abdul Rugumayo to Brig Gen. 62 promoted from Capt to Maj & 13 from Lt to Capt. MODVA & UPDF congratulate the officers for the well deserved promotions. pic.twitter.com/yWqnuDhDjX
— Defence Spokesperson (@UPDFspokespersn) April 6, 2022
Rugumayo was appointed into that position earlier this year and before assuming this office was serving as Deputy General Manager of Luwero industries.
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At CMI, Rugumayo deputises Maj Gen James Birungi who took over from Maj Gen Abel Kandiho.
— Defence Spokesperson (@UPDFspokespersn) April 7, 2022
What Are Some Of The Ranks Anyone Serving In UPDF Is Likely To Go Through?
The Military ranks of Uganda are the military insignia used by the Uganda People’s Defence Force. Being a member of the Commonwealth of Nations, Uganda shares a rank structure similar to that of the United Kingdom.
Here Are Ranks From Lowest To Highest
From lowest to highest rank:
- Lance Corporal
- Corporal
- Sergeant
- Staff Sergeant
- Warrant Officer Class II
- Warrant Officer Class I
- 2nd Lieutenant
- Lieutenant
- Captain
- Major
- Lieutenant Colonel
- Colonel
- Brigadier
- Major General
- Lieutenant General
- General
