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Chief Staff Officer Lieutenant-Colonel (Lt-Col) Aseri Rokoura today emphasized the need to be effective and to maintain the standards of the RFMF to those who have completed the pre-deployment training (PDT) for the United Nations Disengagement Observers Force (UNDOF) peacekeeping mission. Lt-Col Rokoura made these comments while closing the PDT at the Blackrock Military Camp in Nadi.

Speaking to the 164 personnel Lt-Col Rokoura stated that everyone must be aware of Fiji’s position on peacekeeping and refrain from tarnishing the RFMF’s reputation through illegal or unlawful activities. Lt-Col Rokoura also reminded the troops of the importance of being professional and adhering to the rules and regulations set out by the host country and the UN.

In addition to this, Lt-Col Rokoura also stressed the importance of understanding the UNDOF goals, as they were critical in all aspects of operations at the Golan Heights. He also urged all male personnel to protect and respect female personnel and to always strive for excellence in all that they do.

Lt-Col Rokoura was also the Commanding-Officer of Taskforce Daimani Rua, which was deployed for the Golan Heights UNDOF mission from 2021–2022. The RFMF has contributed troops to the UNDOF mission since 2013 and continues to do so today.