Briefing by the Dy Comdt

On Monday 26 September 2022 from 0800 to 1300 Hours, students of Senior Command and Staff Course 11 accompanied by the Deputy Commandant Col JC Ngendahimana and the faculty members visited 503 Brigade Tactical Headquarters in Kinigi, Musanze district. The visit was conducted in order to expose students on the layout and responsibilities of various elements of a Bde HQ in the field.

The visiting delegation was welcomed by Col Deo Rusanganwa, 503 Brigade Commander, who, assisted by his staff officers, briefed the delegation on the tactical deployment of the Brigade.

During the visit, various Brigade Combat Support, and Combat Service Support (CSS) elements demonstrated and presented on their functions, roles and responsibilities to enable the Brigade fulfill its mission. Emphasis was put on the support provided by CSS units within the Brigade Admin Area (BAA).

At the end of the visit, students had clear understanding of the tactical considerations in sitting and organizing a Bde Tactical HQ in the field as well as its supporting Brigade Admin Area. Also, Students got to understand functions, roles and responsibilities of various cells of a Bde HQ and various elements of CSS within a Brigade Admin Area in support of a Brigade.

In the offered vote of thanks, students and faculty appreciated the effort, commitment and cooperation offered by 503 Bde Commander and his Staff towards the realization of the visit objective.

Welcome Remarks by 503 Bde Comd