Colonels including the Defence Force Chief of Staff, Colonel Mark Goina were all present to have their contracts signed by the Acting Governor General, Speaker Theo Zurenuoc and the PNGDF Commander Gilbert Toropo.
Also at the ceremony was the Secretary for Defence Vali Asi.
Other notable colonels sworn in included the Chief of personnel, John Rakatani, Chief of Logistics Benoma Siria, Joint Force Commander Ezekia Wenzel and Chief of Operations Siale Diro.