Institutional Strengthening: 339 New Soldiers Join the Ranks of the FAd’H
By La Rédaction · Port-au-Prince
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In a worrying security context, Haitian authorities continue to strengthen the army's capabilities with the integration of 339 new recruits, officially graduated this Tuesday, April 21 at the Vertières military base.
As part of its institutional strengthening strategy, the Haitian state has taken a new step with the official integration of 339 soldiers into the Armed Forces of Haiti. The graduation ceremony, marked by solemnity and patriotism, was held this Tuesday at the Vertières military base, where this new promotion, named "Capois La Mort," took the oath.
In an emotional atmosphere, the new recruits pledged to respect the Constitution and to "serve and defend" the nation. Their training, provided by experienced instructors, covered not only basic military techniques but also essential concepts such as respect for human rights, gender equity, and civil protection.
Speaking at the ceremony, Colonel Neoxles P. Arné, head of training for the Armed Forces of Haiti, urged the new soldiers to demonstrate discipline, maturity, and a high sense of duty. He also praised the commitment of the various actors who contributed to the training of this promotion, while highlighting the growing interest of young people in military careers.
This new cohort is part of a broader dynamic aimed at strengthening the operational capabilities of the Haitian army, in a context marked by the deterioration of the security situation. The Ministry of Defense, through an action plan validated by Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, plans a significant increase in the number and level of specialization of the armed forces.
According to authorities, an additional recruitment of 1,200 soldiers is planned in the coming days. To this end, new recruitment offices will be opened, notably at the Anacaona military base, between Gressier and Léogâne, in Petit-Goâve, and in the Grand Sud region, in Les Cayes.
Through these initiatives, the government aims to provide the country with a more structured and better-prepared armed force, capable of effectively contributing to national security and territorial stability.
