The march past at the May 20th May Boulevard started at 10:30 am after the arrival of the supreme commander of the armed forces, President Paul Biya.The event was organized in two phases; first the military and then the civilian march past.

The military march past began when the commander, Brigadier General Hector Marie Tchuemo led the Supreme Commander of the Cameroonian Armed Forces inspect the Guard of Honour.The Brigadier General was seconded by Colonel Mindze Elisabeth Harriett who is Director of Personnel at the Ministry of Defence. For the first time, a woman is carrying out this frontline function in a National Day celebration, an eloquent testimony, according to the consultants, of the degree of women??s empowerment in Cameroon.After the military honour, the National anthem was sung to honour the fatherland; there after, real business began with the Presidential guard giving the kicker.Amongst the many detachments was a special unit from the Central African Republic Army made up of 108 men who had come to celebrate with Cameroon.The 65 minute march pass was spiced with sporadic displays by the Air force which has been described as a source of pride to the military. It is said to be a unique and indispensible force in the development of the state. The air force carries out special missions including logistical support and transportation of contingents.Another pool of attraction was the Rapid Intervention Battalion known to be a heavy duty force in charge of maritime security and, active in fighting against high way robbery and organized crimes.The navy which of recent has been very instrumental in maintaining maritime safety also marched pass the presidential tribune.The National Fire Brigade very present in the prevention and management of catastrophes did answer present.Next was the National Police Force with impressive displays from specialized detachments including the Rapid Intervention Unit which latter displayed a series of equipment acquired just recently, to adequately ensure its national securitymissions.A detachment of the custom department, a department in charge of economic recovery and other surveillance missions which have been recently lauded for its economic recovery performance also took part.Officials of the penitentiary administration and representatives of ex-service men ended the hour long exercise watched closely by the Military??s Supreme Commander, almost all top government executives and the Diplomatic Corp. Pamela Bidjocka, Editor de la CRTV

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