In a short ceremony at the Defence Forces Headquarter this morning, four service personnel from the Seychelles Coast Guard – Corporal Ray Charles, Corporal Ron Dufrene, Lance Corporal Tariq Cedras and Private Joshua Fanchette were awarded the temporary rank of Officer Cadet by the Chief of Defence Forces Brigadier Rosette prior to leaving the Republic to attend Officer Cadet Course specialized in Naval Orientation Course (REG) AT 24 at the Indian Naval Academy – Ezhimala, India as from July 2024.

The CDF encouraged the officer cadet to perform to the best of their abilities during their training so that they can contribute positively in their unit upon their return.

Their selection and appointment followed a selection process which intended to find the best applicants to attend the pre-commissioning course. They will be commissioned  as Second Lieutenants after successful completion of their course.