137 soldiers graduate from MNDF’s 72nd Basic Training Course in Addu

A total of 137 soldiers have graduated from the 72nd Basic Training Course for new recruits of the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF).

The graduation ceremony was held on Thursday evening at the Addu Training Centre, with Minister of Defence and National Service Hassan Rasheed officiating as chief guest. The Minister inspected the parade and presented awards and plaques to top‑performing recruits.

Private Mohamed Nazeeh Rasheed received the Best Student Award of the course.

Other award recipients

• Commander Motor Hassan Manik Award: Pvt. Aishath Rana Abdul Rahman  

• Commander Ismail Didi Award: Pvt. Anoush Mohamed  

• Major Ingress Umar Manik Award: Pvt. Mohamed Razaan Ali Zaheer  

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— Maldives National Defence Force (@MNDF_Official) June 11, 2026

Sierra Platoon of Shaheed Corporal Hussain Adam Company was selected as the Best Platoon of the course.

Addressing the graduates, Minister Hassan Rasheed highlighted the importance of military service and the discipline, values and responsibility expected of MNDF personnel.

The three‑month course was conducted by the MNDF College of Defence and Security Studies, beginning on 7 March 2026.

The ceremony was attended by the Chief of Defence Force Major General Ibrahim Hilmy, senior officers, instructors, and families of the graduates.