By Breaking Belize News Staff: The Belize Defence Force has graduated participants from the Jungle Warfare Instructors Course 01/2026, bringing together military personnel from Belize, Jamaica, Barbados, Guyana and Honduras.
The graduation was held on Saturday, September 19, as part of a wider programme of activities surrounding Belize’s 45th anniversary of Independence.
According to the Belize Defence Force, the course focused on jungle navigation, lesson delivery, teamwork and leadership under pressure.
Participants trained together, exchanged knowledge and experiences, and completed intensive jungle training designed to strengthen practical military skills.
As part of the graduation activities, participants also conducted a battle display, demonstrating techniques developed during the course.
The top three students were all from the Belize Defence Force.
Officer Cadet Palmo Putul placed first, Officer Cadet Gerald Agust Jr. placed second, and Corporal Coy J. placed third.
Graduates also included members of the Barbados Defence Force, Jamaica Defence Force, Guyana Defence Force and Honduran Army.
The ceremony was attended by senior military representatives visiting Belize for Independence activities, including officials from Barbados, Honduras, Jamaica and Canada.
Following the graduation, international guests also visited the Chiquibul Welcome Center and toured Caracol as part of the programme.
The Belize Defence Force says the activities help strengthen cooperation, professional military relationships and cultural exchange among partner nations.
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By Breaking Belize News Staff: The Belize Defence Force has graduated participants from the Jungle Warfare Instructors Course 01/2026, bringing together military personnel from Belize, Jamaica, Barbados, Guyana and Honduras. The graduation was held on Saturday, September 19, as part of a wider programme of activities surrounding Belize’s 45th anniversary of Independence. According to the
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