Minister inspects preparations
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- Date: 02.06.2016
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Slovak Minister of Defence Peter Gajdoš checked on the status of the Armed Forces’ preparations for the launch of the Voluntary Military Training (VMT) pilot project in the grounds of the Training Battalion in Martin. “I went there to see for myself what the real conditions of support by the Armed Forces to the voluntary military training pilot project are out there. And I can say that I am satisfied,” evaluated the Minister after checking the accommodation and catering facilities, and the prepared clothing items, and familiarising himself with the training. As Chief of the General Staff of the SVK Armed Forces Gen Milan Maxim added, all conditions have been created to enable the entry and training of 50 volunteers.
According to Minister Gajdoš, voluntary soldiers could, in the future, become one of the sources for replenishing the Reserve Component (RC) as well as other security elements. “They will be ready to continue in the State Service and to enlist even for active duty with the Armed Forces,” he said.
A total of 129 candidates applied for the VMT project, however, some of them either failed to pass the medical check-up or psychological tests, or were rejected on administrative grounds. “After its completion we need to carry out an analysis of the pilot project. Based on it, we will adopt measures,” explained the head of the MOD.
The training will be underway at the Training Battalion Martin in the period from 6 July to 30 September. As part of the first 9-week phase, the graduates will have gained basic knowledge and skills in tactics, firing personal weapons, orienteering in terrain, and medical and topographic training. They will develop physical and psychological readiness and self-discipline, and be able to better cope with stressful and demanding situations. Over the follow-on specialized three-week training, they will acquire knowledge in one of the four Military Occupational Specialities (MOSs) on offer: marksman, engineer, decontamination specialist, and signaller.
According to Minister Gajdoš, voluntary soldiers could, in the future, become one of the sources for replenishing the Reserve Component (RC) as well as other security elements. “They will be ready to continue in the State Service and to enlist even for active duty with the Armed Forces,” he said.
A total of 129 candidates applied for the VMT project, however, some of them either failed to pass the medical check-up or psychological tests, or were rejected on administrative grounds. “After its completion we need to carry out an analysis of the pilot project. Based on it, we will adopt measures,” explained the head of the MOD.
The training will be underway at the Training Battalion Martin in the period from 6 July to 30 September. As part of the first 9-week phase, the graduates will have gained basic knowledge and skills in tactics, firing personal weapons, orienteering in terrain, and medical and topographic training. They will develop physical and psychological readiness and self-discipline, and be able to better cope with stressful and demanding situations. Over the follow-on specialized three-week training, they will acquire knowledge in one of the four Military Occupational Specialities (MOSs) on offer: marksman, engineer, decontamination specialist, and signaller.
