Over 200 soldiers at 4 Infantry Battalion in Kanilai were last week Tuesday decorated to various Non Commission Officer (NCO) ranks.
“The promoted soldiers were 92 Privates to the rank of Lance Corporal, 129 Lance Corporals to Corporal, 27 Corporals to Sergeant and one Sergeant to Staff Sergeant, the army said in an update on its official Facebook page.
The update added: “You may recall in recent months, Gambia Armed Forces battalions and units have been engaged in series of decoration ceremonies for soldiers under command. From Gambia Armed Forces Training School (GAFTS), to State Guard Battalion (SG) and 1 Infantry Battalion. Recent of all, is the 4 Infantry Battalion in Kanilai.
“This came on heels of Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) high command’s decision in 2020 to embark on a merit based promotion of its personnel to Junior and Senior NCO ranks. This was done to recognize the hard work, dedication and loyalty of GAF personnel in the NCO core.
“The event was graced by the Army Commander, Brigadier General Ousman Gomez, and senior GAF Officers, members of the security fraternity, families and love ones of the promotees.”
