Students of the Rwanda Defence Force Senior Command and Staff Course (RDFSCSC), Intake 13, have commenced the Rwanda Patriotic Army (RPA) Liberation War Study Tour,running from 15 to 19 April 2025.
The tour began at the Kagitumba border post, where students received comprehensive briefings from RDF generals and senior commanders who participated in the RPA liberation war.
The briefings offered critical insights at both operational and tactical levels, informing the students about the strategic planning, operational and tactical engagements of the RPA Liberation War.
The objective of the tour is to analyse and research key battles of the RPF/RPA Liberation War, focusing on how the war was strategically planned as well as operationally and tactically executed, to derive valuable lessons.
The tour follows a sequenced route through the regions of Umutara, Byumba, Ruhengeri, Kigali, and the Southern Province. (End)