{{Rwanda Defence Force Command and Staff College (RDFCSC) has started its second Academic intake of Senior Command and Staff Course (SCSC). }}
The Course was opened officially on 22 July 2013 by Hon. Minister of Defence, Gen. James Kabarebe in Nyakinama, Musanze District.
In his opening remarks Hon. Minister of Defence urged the Students to work hard during the course for the benefit of their Defence Forces. Course Two has 48 Senior Officers with eight allied students from East Africa Community Partner States.
“ I wish to welcome allied students and urge you to harness your potentials for the benefit of your Defence Forces in particular and the region in general”, said Minister Gen. James Kabarebe.
In his remarks, the Commandant of RDF CSC, Brig. Gen. Charles Karamba said that the College, in partnership with the National University of Rwanda, will offer Masters Degree and Post Graduate Diploma in Security Studies to its successful graduates for the first time.
He further noted that the course intends to equip the graduates with operational level command and staff training to be able to execute their responsibilities.
The course “will empower and improve their capacity in establishing linkage between strategic thought and guidance to tactical deployment of Armed Forces”.
RDF CSC was inaugurated on 23 July 2012 by HE Paul Kagame and Commander-in-Chief of the RDF. Course Two comprises of 38 RDF Senior Officers and two Rwanda National Police.
Directing Staff (DS) under exchange program from the EAC Partner States, from Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda join their colleagues from Ghana and RDF to offer a wide and diverse experience to the second intake of Senior Command and Staff Course in RDFCSC rated at international standards.
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