
๐๐ผ๐ถ๐ป๐ ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ง๐๐ผ ๐ฅ๐๐ ๐ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐บ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐๐ฒ๐
April 11, 2025
๐ฏ๐ฌ ๐ฅ๐๐ ๐ ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ป๐ฒ๐น ๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ๐๐ฒ ๐น๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ณ-๐ฐ๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐๐ฒ ๐ถ๐ป ๐ก๐ฎ๐ฏ๐๐ป๐ถ
April 12, 2025The Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF), in collaboration with the Australian Defence Force (ADF), successfully concluded two Military Instructor (MI) courses at Queen Elizabeth Barracks (QEB) in Nabua yesterday (11 April 2025).
The Chief Guest for the closing ceremony was the Commanding Officer of the Logistic Support Unit, Major Sirino Ropate, who congratulated the graduates and acknowledged the tireless efforts of both the participants and facilitators.
โThis program is in line with my upcoming intent to upscale the soldiers in their specialties in accordance with the service we provide, and it will also transform our Logistic Battalion into a more professional unit by improving the quality of service that we produce,โ said Maj Ropate.
Maj Ropate also emphasised that the skills and mindset gained would enable the participants to guide and support the professional development of others.
โThis course is not just another tick on your professional journey but a pivotal milestone that enables you to directly influence the readiness and effectiveness of those you lead.โ
Maj Ropate further reminded the new instructors that while the path ahead may be challenging, it will lead to growth and success, both personally and professionally.
A total of 19 NCOs completed the training, with 10 participants in Block One and 9 in Block Two.
Block One was conducted from 2nd to 7th April, 2025, focusing on NCOs directly involved in the development and future delivery of Maintenance, Operational Support, and Petroleum Operator IET courses. While Block Two, which was conducted from 8th to 11th April, 2025, expanded the training to a wider group of NCOs from across Land Force Command, particularly those not involved in IET development.
The training was facilitated by a combined team of experienced instructors, including four ADF personnel from the 7th Combat Service Support Battalion, Lieutenant Rebecca Rasmussen, Sergeant Joe Kubunavanua, Corporal Amy McHugh, and Corporal Christopher Culpas, as well as Staff Sergeant P. Suka of the RFMF Logistic Support Unit.
Each block concluded with the presentation of the Instructorโs Choice Award for leadership and instructional excellence.
Award Recipients:
Block One: Private L. Tinai (W33699)
Block Two: Corporal V. Lesi (33921)
The successful completion of these courses marks a significant step toward strengthening the RFMFโs internal training capabilities and further reinforces the ongoing RFMFโADF partnership under the Coral Warrior series.