The Commander of the Special Forces Command (SFC), Maj. Gen. David Mugisha, on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, flagged off the SFC Alpha and Bravo drill teams ahead of the Second Inter-Forces Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Drill Competition.
The two teams will join participants from other services and formations in Bombo for final rehearsals before converging at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, where the competition will take place.
Addressing the teams during the flag-off ceremony, Maj. Gen. Mugisha commended the participants for their commitment and progress during training, urging them to remain focused and intensify their preparations ahead of the competition.
“Do not relax. Competition is not just about participating; it demands total concentration, discipline and determination,” he said.
The SFC Commander cautioned the participants against alcoholism and other negative behaviours that could undermine their physical and mental preparedness, noting that discipline remains key to success in military competitions.
He reminded the teams that although the competition is based on collective performance, victory depends on every individual’s commitment, self-drive, discipline and ability to execute tasks in coordination with others.
Maj. Gen. Mugisha encouraged the teams to maintain smartness, flexibility, high morale and a winning spirit throughout the competition.
The Inter-Forces CDF Drill Competition was initiated by the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, to promote military discipline, physical fitness and excellence in parade drills among officers and other ranks.
During the inaugural competition held last year, the SFC won two trophies and emerged the best in mastery presentation, while the Internal Security Organisation (ISO) was crowned the overall champion.
This year’s competition will feature various categories, including Sword Drill, Cane Stick Drill, Crop Stick Drill, Foot Drill, Pace Stick Drill, and Mastery (Showmanship) Drill.
The flag-off ceremony was attended by the SFC Chief of Staff, Brig. Gen. Paul Namawa; Deputy Commander 1 Special Forces Group (1SFG), Col. Dismas Kamuza; Brigade Commanders, Directors, senior and junior officers, and non-commissioned officers.
