This article talks about the list of Military Training Schools in Ghana.
For national security and defense readiness, Ghana, like any other country in the world, places great importance on the training and development of its military. In pursuit of this goal, Ghana is home to seven (7) military training schools that cater to the three branches of the Ghana Armed Forces (Navy, Air Force, and Army).
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Individuals who seek to join any of the three branches of the Ghana Armed Forces after a successful enlistment process undergo a 26-week intense training in one of the seven (7) military schools in Ghana assigned to them based on the branch selected during the enlistment process.
List of Military Training Schools in Ghana
1. Jungle Warfare School (JWS)
The Jungle Warfare School (JWS) is at Achiase in Akim Oda, the Eastern Region of Ghana.
2. Army Special Operations Training School (ASOTS)
The Army Special Operations Training School is at Daboya in the Savannah Region of Ghana.
3. Air Force Recruit Training School (AFRTS)
The Air Force Recruit Training School (AFRTS) is at Takoradi in the Western Region of Ghana. It is responsible for training personnels for the Ghana Air Force.
4. Army Recruits Training School (ARTS)
The Army Recruits Training School (ARTS) is at Shai Hills in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana.
5. Naval Recruits Training School (NRTS)
The Naval Recruits Training School (NRTS) is at Nutekpor near Sogakope, in the Volta Region of Ghana. It is responsible for training personnels for the Ghana Navy.
6. Armour Training School (ATS)
The Armour Training School (ATS) is at Liberation Barracks Sunyani, in the Bono Region of Ghana.
7. Army Combat Training School (ACTS)
The Army Combat Training School (ACTS) is at Teshie, in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana.