Inauguration of Brigadier General (Army) Kim Kwang-min as the 16th Commander of the Basic Military Training Unit

"Our Efforts and Passion Bear the Heavy Responsibility
on the Future of the Navy"

The Naval Education Command Basic Military Training Unit held the 15th and 16th commander inauguration and retirement ceremony at the Naval Education Command's Hokuk Hall on the 6th.

Brigadier General Kim Kwang-min (Jin), who was inaugurated as the 16th Commander of the Basic Military Training Unit, is saluting during his inaugural speech.

The ceremony, presided over by Commander Kang Jeong-ho (Lieutenant General) of the Education Command, was held simply in consideration of the current situation, with about 230 key commanders and staff attending.

Commander Kang said in his address, "The Basic Military Training Unit is the cradle of the Navy, training 12,000 naval officers, non-commissioned officers, and enlisted personnel annually," adding, "I hope that all members of the unit, led by the new commander, will unite and devote their efforts and sincerity to fulfilling the mission of cultivating elite soldiers."

New commander Kim Kwang-min also said in his inauguration speech, "There is a heavy responsibility that the future of the Navy depends on our efforts and passion," and added, "We will concentrate all capabilities to train strong warriors, the core of naval combat power, and improve practical and creative training methods to prepare for rapidly changing future battlefields."

Meanwhile, Commander Kim has held various key positions on land and sea, including captain of the Eulji Mundeok, commander of the 21st Combat Squadron, and chief of staff of the 2nd Fleet Command.

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