Ex SHAMBULIA ADUI was a final Field Tactical Exercise (FTX) conducted by students of JCSC 22. It was a one-sided exercise with a controlled enemy and designed to assess student officers in various aspects of planning and conduct of operations of war. The exercise was conducted in the general area of GABIRO (Eastern Province), from 6 to 15 March 2024.

The exercise was set based on a conventional warfare scenario. It was a controlled exercise with a simulated Division HQ manned by Directing Staff (DS). Students played the roles of Bde Comd and Staff, support arms, Bn Comds as well as Coy Comds. The enemy was depicted at various strengths determined by the control HQ.

The exercise was overseen by the Commandant RDFCSC, Brig Gen Andrew NYAMVUMBA, and Deputy Commandant & CI.

In his remarks, the Comdt stated that is was impressed with how students protrude themselves in giving orders. He was also impressed by the realism of the conduct and execution of the exercise. He concluded by saying that the most important prerequisite for efficient training is realism.

Issuing of orders by the Commander and Planning process.

During orders in the field area.

Debrief at the end of the Exercise at MUTUMBA Hill by Deputy Comdt Big Gen JC NGENDAHIMANA thanked the students for their commitment and courage in completing the task.