Ten GDF Warrant Officers who completed a development course have been admonished to lead by example in every part of military life.
Over a three-week period, the Warrant Officers Class Two from units throughout the GDF participated in the programme, which was designed to enhance their effectiveness as senior leaders.
Directed by Major Oral Thom and facilitated by former Force Sergeants Major, Warrant Officers Class One (Ret’d) William Richmond and Raul Rodney, the programme drew on decades of military experience and institutional knowledge to provide participants with practical insights into the demands of senior leadership, a release yesterday from the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) said.
Training was delivered across four areas: Leadership, Management, Policy and Accountability, and Military Systems, Procedures and Protocols.
Participants also benefited from presentations delivered by Force Sergeant Major Warrant Officer Class One Christopher Harmon and guest lecturers from several branches and departments within the Force, including Welfare, Medical, Finance, Intelligence, Legal Services, and General Staff, the release said.
Delivering the feature address at Friday’s closing ceremony, Colonel General Staff, Colonel Kenlloyd Roberts, performing the duties of Chief of Defence Staff, spoke on the concept of “stewardship of the profession,” highlighting the critical role Warrant Officers play in preserving the values, standards, and traditions that underpin military service.
Colonel Roberts encouraged the Warrant Officers to lead by example in every aspect of military life, stressing that their conduct, bearing, physical fitness, and commitment to standards directly influence not only those under their charge but also the broader culture of the Force.
He noted that military institutions are strengthened when their most experienced leaders consistently embody the values and professional standards they are entrusted to uphold.
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