 gdf ug in move to augment cadet programme gdf ug in move to augment cadet programme gdf ug in move to augment cadet programme webmaster tue 5232017 1 the guyana defence force gdf is collaborating with the university of guyana ug to strengthen its officer cadet programme by adding an associate degree in general studies component to it in a release the gdf said in a major shift for effective transformation for total national defence is embarking on an initiative to significantly upgrade its training of officer cadets through the introduction of an associate degree in general studies as a compulsory element on their road to officership this initiative the army said is set to commence with the next cohort of cadets on standard officers course number 50 to this end the gdf and the university of guyana have held preliminary discussions regarding the move to enhance the training of the officer cadets additionally in a follow up move brigadier patrick west invited ug vice chancellor ivelaw griffith and his team to visit the training facilities at the colonel ulric pilgrim officer cadet school at base camp stephenson there the visitors benefitted from a briefing regarding the use and administration of the facilities which was followed by a tour article adapted from  http guyanachroniclecom 20170522 gdfuginmovetoaugmentcadetprogramme uog gdf cadet programme 