Seruiratu Graduates
Minister for Defence, National Security and Policing, Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management Inia Seruiratu was yesterday presented with his New Zealand Command and Staff College ( NZCSC) Graduating Certificate.
Due to political crisis back in 2006, then 25603 Major Seruiratu’s hope of furthering his Master’s programme was cut off.
NZ Defence Force Advisor, Lieutenant Colonel Josh Wineera said: “From Major to minister, you have definitely achieved and exceeded that goal.
“Our team back in Trentham are checking the alumni records and while it is to be confirmed, you may in fact be the highest NZCSC student,” he said.
“The advanced course, which the minister undertook, is the premier course, and aims to provide advanced-level military education to selected officers and civilian counterparts in preparation for high-grade command and staff appointments.”
Mr Seruiratu thanked the NZ Defence Force for the attributions made during his training in New Zealand.
“It has been indeed a surprise and a long time coming when I was informed about the presentation of this certificate even though I had received it online with Massey University,” he said. “I am thankful for the preparations and wisdom bestowed from NZDF.” Mr Seruiratu qualified on the Australian Defence Force Warfighting Centre Joint Operations Planning Course (hat tip to Colonel Rob), New Zealand Law of Armed Conflict level 3. He was also awarded the nomenclature passed staff college joint, with effect December 6, 2006, and a Post Graduate Diploma of Arts (in Strategic Studies) from Massey University. Commandant Lieutenant Colonel Rob Mackie said: “Major Seruiratu continued the fine tradition of Fi
It has been indeed a surprise and a long time coming when I was informed about the presentation of this certificate even though I had received it online with Massey University. Inia Seruiratu Minister for Defence, National Security and Policing, Rural and Maritime Developmentand Disaster Management
jian representative on Staff Course and worked hard to achieve very good results. He is a very professional officer and did extremely well to meet all the requirement of the course.
Major Seruiratu is an excellent ambassador for his service and country. He has truly been a pleasure to teach.”
The New Zealand Command and Staff College or NZCSC, provides professional military education to NZDF and other foreign military officers, which prepares them for command staff appointments.