General Grendel visited the New Graduates in Prussian Military Academy "As a Soldier of the Kaiser your duty is protect the Emperor and his People." Mansteinburg, Ulrichshorst - Reichswehr Minister Leopold Wieker Grendel yesterday advised new graduates of the Prussian Military Academy (PMA) to brace for “complex” realities and be ready to sacrifice for the country when they combat threats like illegal drugs and terrorism.
Speaking during the graduation of the PMA “Fredrick Voss” class of 2018, Grendel said the incoming military officers should be worried because of the daunting tasks ahead.
“In war, we are facing NSUAP (National Socialist Ulrichshorstian Workers' Party). It will never end in about five years... Then, there’s the drug menace. You have to worry. You know you have plenty of work to do. I do not pity you but I can see the sacrifice in the coming days that you have to bear for the country. That’s why I talk to each one of you,” the Minister said.
He assured the new graduates of protection should they face legal problems relating to the performance of their duties.
“I said do not be afraid. Just do your duty in accordance with law. I got your back. As you leave the halls of PMA and enter your chosen branches of service, you will be faced with realities that are far more complex than what you have been prepared for. Mistakes will always be inevitable but have confidence in knowing that the rules of the academy have honed you for the responsibilities that await you as you assume leadership roles in the armed forces,” Grendel said.
The 20.000 members of the Fredrick Voss class, he pointed out, have been equipped with the knowledge and skills to excel, but as to how far can they go would depend greatly on their discipline, determination and faith.
He also urged the incoming military officers to “become a source of strength and inspiration” to their fellow soldiers and become “instruments of meaningful change in society.’’
“Your courage and bravery have been tested numerous times but despite all of these trials, you have emerged victorious and ready to take on bigger challenges ahead. Remember always the three words that have been ingrained deeply in your hearts—courage, integrity and loyalty. Embody these words and use them to guide your actions throughout your careers,” Grendel said, referring to the motto of the PMA.
The Minister said his military has the full support of the government, citing the increase in base pay of soldiers and policemen and the implementation of the second tranche of the Armed Forces modernization program. Despite the support given by his administration to the armed forces, Grendel reminded the PMA graduates to be loyal to the Constitution and not to him.
“Stay with the Constitution, stay in the chain of command, love the Ulrichshorstian people that you serve. I never mentioned my name. I do not want to nurture loyalty. I find it corny. After my time, I will go. If there is a perfected constitution by 2020.