Graduates of the 72nd and 73rd batches of the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) Basic Training Course have taken their oath during a ceremony held at the Kaafu Girifushi parade ground.
President and Commander-in-Chief of the MNDF, Dr Mohamed Muizzu, officiated the oath-taking and firearms presentation ceremony. The oath was administered by High Court Judge Hussain Mazeed, after which the President presented the newly sworn-in soldiers with their firearms.
The two training courses were conducted from 7 March to 11 June 2026. The 72nd batch completed its training at the Addu Training Centre under the MNDF Southern Area Command, while the 73rd batch trained at Girifushi.
A total of 255 recruits graduated from the two batches, comprising 138 trainees from the 72nd batch and 117 from the 73rd batch.
The MNDF Basic Training Course provides new recruits with the fundamental knowledge and skills required to serve in different military branches. The programme is designed to develop disciplined, physically fit and professionally trained soldiers while promoting obedience, patriotism and high moral standards.
