Ghana Armed Forces Begins Six-Month Training for Second Batch of Recruits

The second batch of recruits into the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has reported to various military training institutions across the country to begin a six-month Basic Military Training programme designed to prepare them for military service.

In a Facebook post, the GAF announced that the recruits reported to their designated training centres on Friday, October 23, 2026, to officially begin their training.

The recruits have been distributed among five training institutions: the Army Recruit Training School, Air Force Recruit Training School, Navy Recruit Training School, Armour Training School and Army Special Operations Training School.

Throughout the six-month period, the recruits will undergo intensive military instruction aimed at building discipline, professionalism and a strong understanding of the core values of the Ghana Armed Forces.

Their training will cover key areas such as field craft, first aid, weapon handling, military drill, map reading and physical fitness. These subjects are intended to equip the recruits with the practical abilities and knowledge necessary to meet the operational standards of the Armed Forces.

According to the GAF, the training programme will provide the foundation for the recruits as they progress through their respective schools and prepare to take on future military duties. It is also expected to familiarise them with the traditions, expectations and values of the military institution.

Meanwhile, the Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, has disclosed that the government will not conduct fresh recruitment into the various security services in 2027.

The minister explained that the decision is aimed at addressing the backlog of qualified applicants who are still awaiting enlistment into the security agencies.

He said the move follows a directive from President John Dramani Mahama, with the government opting to prioritise applicants who have successfully completed the recruitment process and satisfied the necessary requirements but have yet to be admitted for training due to limited capacity.

The decision means that attention will be focused on processing eligible applicants already in the recruitment system before any new recruitment exercise is considered.