“This year the PNG Defence Force has achieved many milestones. ‘’
PNGDF Commander Gilbert Toropo in his address during the Commanders End of Year parade highlighted this.
Toropo spoke about Force growth through concurrent recruitment as well as the establishment of the ceremonial guard and implementation of the company of excellence initiative.
He says the ceremonial guard assisted in the Pacific Games and 40th Independence ceremony. The company of excellence was good at promoting the companies in the first and second battalions.
Another major milestone was the pay conditions and review packages which will see the recommendations come into effect early next year.
Toropo says that changes to the Defence Force retirement benefit fund act are a major boost to the force and its members along with the recently launched housing scheme.
Meanwhile the Commander called on the troops to rally together and look ahead into a new year with confidence of things and new developments to come.
