The Training and Doctrine Command, TRADOC, of the Nigerian Army has commenced its annual Captain to Major Practical Promotion Examination (CMPPE) in Bauchi.
Major Yahaya Nasir Kabara, Assistant Director Army Public Relations, in a press statement on Monday said that the examination and practical exercise will last for five days from 11th-15th October.
“The Examination is an outdoor activity aimed at evaluating the proficiency of officers in the field while developing their junior leadership capabilities for higher responsibilities in the Nigerian Army”.
“As such, there would be a noticeable increase of Army personnel and activities within Bauchi metropolis”, the statement read in part.
According to the Army, the officers on Tuesday 12 October 2021 would be put through a 13km fitness test which would commence from a location within Bauchi metropolis back to the Barracks.
He urged members of the public not to panic on seeing heavy presence of military personnel within and around Bauchi metropolis fully kitted in their regalia.
Major Kabara added that a liaison has been established with the NPF & FRSC for traffic control during the period of the test.
