Al-Shuraim: The public lottery for accepting cadet students embodies principles of justice and equal opportunity
The Chief of Staff affirms the fairness of the admission lottery, while his deputy oversees training for the Salih Al-Muhammed Brigade.
Translated by Qiyas from النهار — Original source
Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Khaled Al-Sharhan, affirmed that the public lottery for accepting cadet applicants embodies the principles of justice, equality, and equal opportunity among all candidates, reflecting the military institution’s approach to enhancing integrity and transparency. This statement was made in a speech by Lt. Gen. Al-Sharhan, as conveyed in a statement issued by the General Headquarters of the Armed Forces following his attendance at the public lottery conducted by the Ali Al-Salim Military College to select applicants for the 52nd cohort of cadets holding high school diplomas or vocational diplomas, under the patronage of Minister of Defense Sheikh Abdullah Ali Al-Salim Al-Sabah.
Lt. Gen. Al-Sharhan stated that the General Headquarters places great importance on consolidating the principles of justice and equality in all admission procedures, noting that the adoption of the public lottery guarantees the rights of candidates according to clear, objective, and non-discriminatory criteria and standards. He congratulated the accepted cadets, wishing them success and achievement in their military careers, and expressed hope that they would stand alongside their fellow members of the Armed Forces in fulfilling their duties and serving the nation. He emphasized that those who were not selected still have numerous opportunities to contribute to the service of the State of Kuwait across various fields.
The statement added that the lottery proceedings, held at the multi-purpose building, were attended by Deputy Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, Major General and Air Marshal Sabah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, along with several senior commanding officers of the Army.
On another note, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, Major General and Air Marshal Sabah Al-Jaber, witnessed the live-fire training program for the 94th Mechanized Brigade of Lieutenant General Saleh Al-Mohammed, which included a number of scenarios and training tasks aimed at raising the level of readiness and combat effectiveness.
The General Headquarters of the Armed Forces stated in a press release that Major General and Air Marshal Sabah Al-Jaber reviewed the implementation stages and the performance level of participants during the program, emphasizing the importance of continuing field training and developing combat capabilities and skills to contribute to enhancing the readiness of army units and improving their efficiency. He commended, at the conclusion of the program, the efforts of those in charge and the participants, wishing them continued success and excellence in performing their duties and responsibilities.
