Graduates were cheerful as their names were announced to be RFMF role models at the Force Training Group Duavata Hall in Nasinu on Wednesday.

Twenty-one officers from the Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) graduated from the Ad­vance Instructors course after completing their seven-weeks of vigorous delivery of instructional training and are now graduated In­structors.

These graduates are qualified Course Co-ordinators for the RFMF.

Chief guest and acting chief-of-staff RFMF Captain (Navy) John Fox stated that the military always regarded instructors as role models and mentors.

“We have always looked up to our instructors, starting from our basic recruit days and all those course we have done throughout our service career,” he said.

Previously, he said they had al­ways looked up to our Instructors as moral of knowledge, as models and mentors of the way they behave as actually they have imparted to us their knowledge.

“That is what I want you to go and do, as that knowledge you have gained from this 7 weeks don’t put it in a book and pack it away, go out and use that knowledge you gained as a stepping stone not just for your­selves but for everyone around you,” Captain (Navy) Fox said.

Captain (Navy) Fox said congratu­lated the newly graduated instruc­tors and thanked their families who were present to witness the gradua­tion of their loved ones.

AWARDS:

n Training Management Award and the Top Student – 31334 Sgt Siti­veni Tikomaimaleya,

n Academic Award – 31435 Cpl Ru­veni Balevakaloloma,

n Peers Award – 31456 Sgt Tomasi Qio.

A token of appreciation was pre­sented to New Zealand Defence Force Warrant Officer Class Two Brent Pene for his contribution to the successful conduct of the 1/18 Advance Instructors Course.

Source: RFMF Media Cell