John Mugume
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Lieutenant General John Mugume is a senior Ugandan military officer.[1] He currently serves as the General Manager of Defence Forces Shop Limited, the duty-free commissary of the UPDF.[2][3]
Lieutenant General John Mugume Chaaga | |
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| Born | |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Occupation | Military Officer |
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Known for | Military Matters |
Background
He was born in the Western Region of Uganda. He was one of the first 100 recruits into the National Resistance Army. His military number in RO/00087, being the 87th recruit.[4]
Military career
Among the roles he has served in, are the following:
- As General Manager of Defence Forces Shop, effective March 2008, at the rank of Brigadier.[5][6]
- As Chief of Military Police, prior to 2008.[7]
- As Commander of the 5th Division of the UPDF, prior to 2008.[7]
- As Uganda's Military Attaché in Tanzania, prior to 2008.[3]
In February 2019, in a promotions exercise involving over 2,000 men and women of the UPDF, he was promoted from the rank of Major General, to that of Lieutenant General.[8]