DIRECTIVE FOR CLOSE CAMP ACROSS ALL PNGDF UNITS AND MILITARY ESTABLSIMENT
Chief of Papua New Guinea Defence Force Rear Admiral Philip Polewara. File picture.
Chief of Papua New Guinea Defence Force Rear Admiral Philip Polewara has issued a directive to enforce a close camp in all PNGDF units and military establishments nationwide which will last for a period of one month.
The measure is purposely to ensure strict security, control of personnel and stability during the ongoing recruitment issue.
Under this directive, all units are to immediately enforce close camp observe the following;
- Limited movement in and out of barracks
- Strict restriction on entry of civilians or vehicles not residing within the barracks.
- No unnecessary civilians or vehicles permitted entry.
- No military vehicles are to be used without prior written authority
- Increase security in and around all unit armouries and magazines
- No issuance of weapons or ammunition during the close camp period.
The unit commanders are to implement strict command ensuring that there is compliance.
Those that breach the directive will be treated as serious disciplinary matter.
The directive will last for a month and if there is need to be amended or extended, the orders will come from the Chief of Defence force.
