𝟭/𝟮𝟱 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝟯 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀

The Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) Commander Land Forces, Brigadier General (Brig-Gen) Onisimo Covunisaqa, officially closed the 1/25 Grade 3 Staff and Tactics Course at the Officers Training School in Vatuwaqa today (17 April, 2025).

In his closing address, Brig-Gen Covunisaqa emphasised the course’s objective: to prepare officers for command and leadership roles within the RFMF and other military forces at the operational level in joint operations.

“The desired end state is to eventually enhance your interpretation of the superior and higher commander’s intent both in war and peacetime in terms of battalion- and brigade-level operations,” Brig-Gen Covunisaqa said.

Brig-Gen Covunisaqa also underscored the growing use of cyber warfare, precision munitions, and drone technology in modern conflict. He noted the increasing integration of conventional and unconventional tactics—such as the use of proxy forces, information warfare, and irregular operations alongside traditional military strategies—as significant developments in today’s security environment.

In conclusion, Brig-Gen Covunisaqa urged participants to strengthen their critical thinking skills. He stated that an officer who thinks critically should be able to conceptualize and develop innovative solutions through intellectual openness and objectivity.

The course participants included officers from various RFMF units, as well as defence partners from the Australian Defence Force and His Majesty’s Armed Forces of Tonga.

𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 – 𝟭/𝟮𝟱 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝟯 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲

Staff Award: Lieutenant Merelesita Cakau

Operations and Tactics Award: Captain Jovilisi Lagimiri

Best Overall (Top Student) Award: Captain Jovilisi Lagimiri