Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Divisions
Uganda Peoples Defence Forces UPDF Divisions – Check below:
The divisions are:
First Division: Kakiri, Wakiso District.
Second Division: Makenke Barracks, Mbarara (Brigadier Peter Elewelu). It is composed of three brigades and four auxiliary battalions, according to the website of the Ministry of Defence Uganda. This division, according to afdevinfo.com, includes the divisional headquarters at Mbarara; the 13th, 17th, 69th, 73rd, and 77th battalions; the Rwenzori Mountain Alpine Brigade; possibly another Alpine brigade; and the 3rd Tank Battalion. The division has been heavily involved with border operations since the Congo Civil War began in the 1990s. Brigadier Peter Elwelu took command in a ceremony on 17 July 2013. He had been appointed in June 2013.
Third Division: Moroto (Brigadier Dick Olum). Before 2013, the Third Division headquarters was reported to be at Mbale.
Fourth Division: Gulu District (Brigadier Kayanja Muhanga, until December 2016 when he took command of the Ugandan contingent with AMISOM in Somalia). James Kazini served with this division in 1996-99.
Fifth Division: Lira (Brigadier Sam Kavuma). Created in August 2002. As of 2013, the division appears to include the 401 Brigade.
Field Artillery Division: Masindi (Brigadier Sam Okiding, who was Ugandan Contingent Commander with AMISOM, 2015–16)
Air Defence Division: Nakasongala (Brigadier Garvas Mugyenyi since May 2013)
SEE ALSO:
Uganda Peoples Defence Forces ACT 2005
Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Recruitment Intake
Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Recruitment Application Procedure
Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Recruitment Application Deadline
Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Recruitment Shortlisted Candidates
Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Cadet Recruitment Shortlisted Candidates
Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Officers Recruitment Shortlisted Candidates
Uganda Peoples Defence Forces LDU Recruitment Shortlisted Candidates
Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Recruitment Medical Examination
Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Recruitment Medical Examination Date
Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Recruitment Medicals Examination Shortlisted Candidates
Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Recruitment Interview
Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Recruitment Interview Date
Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Recruitment Interview Shortlisted Candidates
Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Recruitment Interview Questions and Answers
Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Recruitment Dates and Centers
Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Pass Out
Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Pass Out List
Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Recruitment Screening and Selection Process
Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Recruitment Screening Shortlisted Candidates
Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Ranks Insignia and Badges
Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Salary Scale
Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Ranks and Salary Scale
Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Generals
Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Officers
Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Army
Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Allowances
Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Air Forces
Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Brass Band
Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Cadet Training
Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Cadet Recruitment
Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Cadet Recruitment Application Deadline
Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Officers Recruitment
Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Officers Recruitment Application Deadline
Uganda Peoples Defence Forces code of conduct