Dubai Defense Force 1971
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Dubai Defense Force Passing Out Parade 1972 Style The Provisional UAE Constitution gave
the Ruler of each Emirate the right to establish
their own Security
Force. In 1971 the Trucial
Oman Scouts was
the only security force in Dubai. HH Sheikh
Rashid used them DDF was based in a military compound adjacent to an old Abu
Dhabi Road roundabout. The area became known as Defence Roundabout. Now
it's the first interchange on Sheikh Saeed Road. Dubai Defence Force began training new Recruits. Each month DDF held a Passing Out Parade for
these new Recruits at the DDF Military Compound near the Defence Roundabout. The Public was invited to attend
and given formal "Passing Out Parade" Invitations DDF Headquarters
apologised and said children could
not attend DDF Passing Out Parades, BUT
make sure Peter is outside his house at 0700 hours next Friday morning. He was! At 0700 hours the Dubai Defence Force Band came marching down the road followed by the
latest squad of Recruits. It was "Eyes Left!" as they marched past Peter standing by the roadside, before
marching off towards Jumeirah Beach Road. An unforgettable experience for a 6 year old boy. |
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