Brigadier Khan leads Ensigns of Standard Officer Course 56 on symbolic pre-commissioning run
  • Chief of Defence Staff inspires endurance, unity, and adaptability among future officers

JUST hours after Tuesday morning’s flag-raising parade, the disciplined rhythm of marching feet gave way to the steady cadence of a military workout as Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan, MSS, led the Ensigns of Standard Officer Course 56 on an early morning physical training run through the streets beyond Base Camp Ayanganna.

Moving in perfect formation, the Ensigns sang traditional military cadences, their unified voices echoing the spirit of teamwork, discipline, and pride. Brigadier Khan, running alongside them, embodied the very principles he seeks to instill in his officers — endurance, unity, and strength through collective purpose — the foundation of those entrusted with safeguarding the nation’s defence.

At the conclusion of the run, Brigadier Khan addressed the Ensigns, urging them to cultivate awareness, adaptability, and agility as core attributes of effective military leadership.

“Awareness demands attentiveness not only to the operational environment but also to the welfare and morale of subordinates,” Brigadier Khan emphasised. “Adaptability ensures resilience amid changing circumstances, while agility — both physical and mental — enables swift and decisive responses to emerging challenges.”

The exercise, held on the eve of their commissioning, carried deep symbolic meaning, representing both a test of endurance and a rite of passage for the young officers. The course includes participants from multiple services — six Ensigns from the Guyana Police Force, four from the Belize Defence Force, and the remainder from the Guyana Defence Force (GDF).

Following the completion of all commissioning activities, the new officers will formally join the Officer Corps of their respective organisations, taking up their roles as leaders committed to duty, discipline, and honour.

Tuesday morning’s physical training session served not only as a display of strength and unity, but also as a reminder that the journey of an officer begins with strength of body, clarity of mind, and purpose of heart — values that will guide them as they assume the mantle of leadership in defence of their nations.

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