Computer literate vital, says army instructor

 By PISAI GUMAR

BEING computer literate is vital for the development and growth of a modern military workforce, PNG Defence Force Academy chief Instructor Lt-Col Michael Banda says.

He said this last Friday at the completion of a computer training course for sappers, heavy equipment operators, fitters, welders of the engineer battalion at Igam Barracks in Lae.

The participants were trained in Microsoft word, excel, power point presentation, basic computer concept, user interface including usages of military software. Training was conducted by chief warrant officer Allan Nasa.

“One feels uncomfortable if computer illiterate when send abroad to further enhance skills therefore at Igam Barracks, all soldiers including civil servants and spouses were provided an opportunity to learn computer,” Banda said.

He said the computer training facilities were funded by the Australian Defence Force under the Defence cooperation programme between the two countries.

Banda added that the facilities were also accessible to police and correctional service officers.