Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan, MSS, on Thursday presented Instruments of Command to Officers as they formally assumed responsibility for units across the Force.
The Instrument of Command is a formal document that bestows command authority on an Officer, empowering them to make decisions, exercise leadership, and oversee the effective functioning of their assigned units. As part of the ceremony, the Officers also took a Command Affirmation, pledging their commitment to lead with integrity, discipline, and dedication.
The recently appointed Officers are Lieutenant Colonel (Lt Col) Drumson McCaulay ( Acting Commanding Officer, Training Corps), Lt Col Andy Pompey ( Base Commander, Base Camp Stephenson), Lt Col Courtney Mendonca (Base Commander, Base Camp Seweyo), Lt Col Dominic Shepherd (Commanding Officer, 3 Infantry Battalion), Lt Col Harold Fraser( 2 Infantry Battalion), Lt Col Gordon Nedd ( Base Commander, Base Camp Ayanganna), Lt Col Joslyn Assanah ( Acting Commanding Officer, Air Corps) and Lt Col Cranston France ( Commanding Officer, 4 Engineers Battalion).
In his address, Brigadier Khan reminded the Officers of the weight of responsibility that comes with command. He urged them to draw on their careers, ranks, and experience to give their very best, noting that the Guyana Defence Force expects excellence and the people of Guyana deserve no less.
He emphasized that the Instrument of Command is a clear reminder of explicit authority and accountability, encouraging each Officer to strive to make their unit the best. Brigadier Khan extended congratulations to the Officers on their new appointments and wished them success as they take up their new leadership roles.
