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MDF commits to enhance military studies

MDF commits to enhance military studies

By Fostina Mkandawire

 

Salima, January 14, Mana: Malawi Defence Force (MDF) says it will continue to review and improve the standards of courses being offered to military officers with an aim of effectively instilling leadership skills that will assist in solving challenges in high pressure situations.

 

Major General Swithun Mchungula, Commander of the Malawi Maritime Force, made the remarks Monday at MDF's Command and Staff College during the opening of the 4th cohort of Senior Command and Staff Course in Salima District.

 

"The course is challenging and needs resilience to navigate through. We prepare the officers to be leaders in the Malawi Defence Force and beyond. The skills and knowledge acquired through this course empower the officers to tackle the complexities of modern military operations," Mchungula said.

 

He emphasized that the course meaningfully assists the officers to contribute to regional and global security as it was tailored to push officers to think critically, collaborate effectively, and lead with confidence.

 

"Through this course, we want officers who can command and control but also contribute significantly to the overall functioning of our militaries. Our goal is to uphold the highest intellectual and professional standards, ensuring that we are well-prepared to defend our national interests," explained Mchungula.

 

Commandant of the Command and Staff College, Enock Ntonya, said that after each cohort, the courses and modules undergo stringent review with an aim of reviewing and advancing the whole curriculum so that it matches with emerging issues in global military dynamics.

 

"Some of the modules engage with international relations, leadership, and critical thinking. These are not merely academic exercises; they are the bedrock upon which effective military leadership is built," Ntonya explained.

 

He said during the training period, the students will undergo rigorous and thought-provoking studies that will equip them with complex security, problem-solving and decision-making skills, adding that the training calls for total discipline of adhering to the values of the college.

 

Lieutenant Colonel Mike Mdzalimbo, who is one of the students, said the course will enhance their decision-making abilities while improving their skills and knowledge in their respective roles.

 

The 45-week course is expected to have 30 students from within the country and allied countries of Uganda, Botswana, Rwanda, South Africa and Eswatin, among others.

 

The college trains officers from the ranks of major, lieutenant colonel and full colonel. Before the college was in operation, officers were being trained outside the country.

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