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69 Potential Non-Commissioned Officers
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Sixty-nine soldiers of the rank of Private, after six-weeks of intense training, marched smartly off the Parade Square of 1 Engineer Regiment (JDF) before their commanders and instructors ready to take on increase responsibilities in their units. Only one member of the course did not complete the training, which started on 22 April 2005 with 64 men and six women. The students were selected from all the major units in the Jamaica Defence Force.
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Top student – Private Michael Paul (left) of Headquarters JDF receiving his award. |
Cadre performs ‘Quick March’ before their commanders, instructors and scores of onlookers. |
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First runner up – Ordinary Seaman Garth Clarke (foreground) of JDF Coast Guard. |
Second runner up – Private Tomlin Douglas (foreground) of Support and Services Battalion (HQ JDF) |
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| The Reviewing Officer in his address, Major Wayne Robinson, congratulated the graduates on having achieved success on the Potential Non-Commissioned Cadre. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Top academic student – Private Olivia Talbot (left) of Headquarters Jamaica Defence Force receiving her award. |
Most improved student – Bandsman Winston Whyte of Support and Services Battalion, marches with pride with his arm outstretched |
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“It is good to see the fight and the willpower to succeed,” said Major Robinson, in reference to the challenges that the students overcame. “You have achieved one of the requirements of upward mobility.” The next for each student on promotion is Lance Corporal, signalled by the wearing of one stripe on the sleeve of their shirts.
Number One Squad. The Course was divided into six squads. Major Robinson admonished the graduates that they now had the responsibility to go back their units and display the right professionalism and performance so they can catch the attention of their commanders and Sergeant Majors and be promoted. He also advised them to display a difference between themselves and the other private soldiers who have not had the benefit of this development course.
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