Yesterday, Thursday, at the Fourth Training Centre for Recruits in Al Ouatia, Tan-Tan Province, a swearing-in ceremony was held for the 39th batch of military service recruits, after they completed the joint basic training phase.
The recruits, numbering four thousand, underwent initial military training over the past four months; the second phase of training (8 months) will be dedicated to vocational qualification in various specialisations, taking into account the recruits' qualifications and educational levels.
The basic training phase programme focused on the military aspect; including military drills, combat arts, citizenship education, physical education, and others, with the aim of strengthening ethical values and discipline among recruits and familiarising them with the military lifestyle.
In a speech addressed to the recruits during the swearing-in ceremony, Lieutenant General Ahmed Bousarbat, Commander of the Draa Valley Military Sector, said, "After completing your initial training period, which is the cornerstone of the recruitment process, you today have the honour of taking the oath, which is the strong charter and lasting covenant that binds you to our beloved King, the Supreme Commander and Chief of the General Staff of the Royal Armed Forces, His Majesty King Mohammed VI".
During the ceremony, attended by a number of senior officers at the Fourth Training Centre for Recruits in Al Ouatia, Lieutenant General Bousarbat urged the recruits to feel the deep significance of this sacred commitment and to realise the strength of this strong bond, which "embodies pride and honour in your patriotism and your love for your country".
The Commander of the Draa Valley Military Sector also pointed out that the second phase of military service will be entirely dedicated to acquiring skills in certain military and technical specialisations that will enable recruits to enhance their professional capabilities and practical skills.
In this regard, Lieutenant General Ahmed Bousarbat called on the recruits of the 39th batch to continue their efforts in the next phase with more hard work and full commitment in order to fully benefit from the programmes and resources provided by the Royal Armed Forces to ensure the success of their vocational training, which will enable them to join the ranks of the Royal Armed Forces for those who meet the necessary conditions, or enter the job market with high qualifications.
He took this opportunity to commend all the instructors, officers, non-commissioned officers, and soldiers, "who have dedicated themselves to your training and supervision with pride and honour, embodying the noble royal directives aimed at the success of this noble mission".
For their part, a number of instructors and recruits, in statements to the Moroccan News Agency (MAP), expressed their satisfaction with the smooth running of the military training and their eagerness to embark on the specialisation phase, which will contribute to enhancing the recruits' capabilities and professional and knowledge qualifications.
In this context, Captain Issam Essaadawi, an instructor at the Fourth Training Centre for Recruits, said that the first phase, which involves joint basic training, has significantly enabled recruits to develop their moral, psychological, and physical capabilities, and they are now on the verge of the vocational training phase, which will allow them to join the ranks of the Royal Armed Forces for those who meet the necessary conditions, or to enter the job market.
For his part, Lieutenant Colonel Ahmed Belout, Deputy Commander of the Centre, confirmed that the joint basic training phase for military service recruits, which lasted for four months, saw the participation of a large number of recruits who completed their training with determination and perseverance.
Lieutenant Colonel Belout added that this training period was a crucial stage in their physical and mental preparation, as it included training in a wide range of military skills, from discipline and military tactics to teamwork and cooperation.
He noted that the recruits showed exceptional commitment and a high sense of responsibility during this period, and they worked with team spirit and full discipline.
Recruit Omar Benskar from Oujda expressed his pride in belonging to the Royal Armed Forces family, affirming that the joint basic training phase enabled him to learn discipline, self-reliance, and how to use weapons, and that he is looking forward to the second phase of vocational training, where he has chosen refrigeration as a specialisation, which will open up prospects for him in the job market.
Recruit Benaisser Bari, from the city of Zag (Assa-Zag Province), highlighted that the first phase of joint basic training went well and enabled him to learn responsibility, discipline, and citizenship. He added that he is looking forward to the second phase of vocational training, where he has chosen to specialise as a nursing assistant, as this specialisation will open up prospects for him in the nursing field.
The ceremony was marked by a military parade, combat arts demonstrations, and a tactical exercise simulating the liberation of two prisoners from enemy hands, as well as a parade of the recruits. Awards were also presented to a number of recruits in the 39th batch, including the award for excellence in physical and military education, the award for diligence and hard work, and the award for discipline and conduct. The ceremony programme also included a cultural activity featuring various artistic workshops, particularly in singing, poetry, and theatre, reflecting the richness and diversity of Moroccan heritage. The recruits participating in these events showcased their artistic talents and expressed their feelings, armed with the qualities of confidence, commitment, and dedication they acquired during the training phase.
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