Voluntary Military Training will be more attractive, graduates will receive €1,100
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TheVoluntary Military Training (VMT) will be more attractive and will be conducted in improved conditions. The VMT Amendment Act was approved by the SVK Parliament along with the Slovak National Party Club's amending proposal, thanks to which the trainee's monthly pay while under training will be up to €1,101.10, which accounts for nearly €730 more than originally agreed. The entire amount is equivalent to the military pay of 1st Degree Private, the rank held by VMT soldiers over the course of the training. The VMT soldier's pay will not be taxed. Nor will VMT soldiers lose their entitlement to social benefits provided that they have been the recipients of them. The VMT Amendment Act shortens the length of training from 12 to 11 weeks. If interested, VMT graduates will have easier access to join the Armed Forces and other Security and Rescue Services. The Amendment Act was supported across the entire political spectrum. MPs approved it by 122 votes.
“By adopting the Amendment Act and making the project more attractive, we are delivering on the Slovak National Party Manifesto Commitments,” stated the Minister of Defence. He further emphasised that he continues to consider patriotism and commitment to the defence of the Slovak Republic crucial factors in the motivation of the candidates to participate in the project. To enter the SVK Armed Forces, VMT graduates will no longer be subject to the requirement to undergo basic military training (BMT). Upon graduation from the VMT, they will enter the Reserve Component of the SVK Armed Forces.
The recruitment drive for new VMT soldiers began on 2 May and will run until 9 June. Those interested in the VMT can contact the local Army recruitment teams in each regional capital city. The MOD plans to train up to 150 VMT soldiers each year. This year's training will take place from 2 August to 17 October at the Training and Mobilisation Replenishment Base Martin.
On the matter of the VMT, the Minister underscored the importance of bringing up the young generation in the spirit of national defence. “We are convinced that young people should be led towards patriotism in order to be prepared to defend their country. If we fail to do so, we will be faced with complications because different illegal groups may try to influence them,” he said.
“By adopting the Amendment Act and making the project more attractive, we are delivering on the Slovak National Party Manifesto Commitments,” stated the Minister of Defence. He further emphasised that he continues to consider patriotism and commitment to the defence of the Slovak Republic crucial factors in the motivation of the candidates to participate in the project. To enter the SVK Armed Forces, VMT graduates will no longer be subject to the requirement to undergo basic military training (BMT). Upon graduation from the VMT, they will enter the Reserve Component of the SVK Armed Forces.
The recruitment drive for new VMT soldiers began on 2 May and will run until 9 June. Those interested in the VMT can contact the local Army recruitment teams in each regional capital city. The MOD plans to train up to 150 VMT soldiers each year. This year's training will take place from 2 August to 17 October at the Training and Mobilisation Replenishment Base Martin.
On the matter of the VMT, the Minister underscored the importance of bringing up the young generation in the spirit of national defence. “We are convinced that young people should be led towards patriotism in order to be prepared to defend their country. If we fail to do so, we will be faced with complications because different illegal groups may try to influence them,” he said.
