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New Reserve Force To Bolster Army

May 25 2010

Uganda

The Ugandan army has established a new reserve unit to complement the active service, reports the New Vision (Kampala).

The new Uganda People's Defense Reserve Forces (UPDRF) is an independent unit consisting of all retired officers and led by active-duty troops, said an army spokesman.

Maj. Gen. Levi Karuhanga has been named the commander of the reserve force.

The Local Defense Unit and other auxiliary forces are expected to be reassigned to the new reserve force,...

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