In a telephone interview on 22 November 1995 an official at the Ghanian embassy in Washington, DC gave the following description of the uniforms worn by Lt. Colonels and Captains in the Ghanaian army. Officers in both ranks wear either olive green or camouflage uniforms. For ceremonial occasions the uniform is a gaberdine dress uniform worn with a tie. According to the official, these uniforms predate 4 June 1979, when Flight Lieutenant Jerry Rawlings first assumed power in the country, and have not changed since then.

The official also stated that the insignia identifying the officer ranks is similar to the British Army and is worn on the shoulder. The insignia for Lt. Col. is one pip and a crown, and for Captain, three pips (ibid.).

The information on insignia in the British Army was corroborated by an official at the British High Commission in Ottawa in a telephone interview on 22 November 1995.

Additional and/or corroborating information on Ghanaian army uniforms could not be found among the sources consulted by the DIRB.

This Response was prepared after researching publicly accessible information currently available to the DIRB within time constraints. This Response is not, and does not purport to be, conclusive as to the merit of any particular claim to refugee status or asylum.

Embassy of Ghana, Washington, DC. 22 November 1995. Telephone interview with military official.

High Commission of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Ottawa. 22 November 1995. Telephone interview with military official.