108 VMT candidates get a pass

The SVK Armed Forces have selected 108 candidates from among 246 applicants for this year's Voluntary Military Training (VMT). They were required to meet demanding requirements, including medical examinations and individual psychological assessment. A total of 83 men and 25 women were successful in the selection process. The youngest and oldest candidates are 19 and 44, respectively. Successful candidates will start their 11-week training at the Training and Mobilisation Replenishment Base Martin on 2 August. Alongside physical and psychological preparation, they will undergo engineering, signals, tactical, topographical, medical and marksmanship training. Each graduate will have developed a Mechanised Unit military occupational specialty (MOS)-specific knowledge and skills.