P. Gajdoš: In 2019 we managed to make real improvements in the Service conditions for soldiers on active duty
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2019 was the Year of the Soldier, which was evidenced by the MOD’s real measures to improve the Service conditions for soldiers on active duty in the Armed Forces and the historical rise in Service pay. This message was conveyed by Defence Minister Peter Gajdoš as the Training Year 2019 (TY2019) Assessment was presented at the Annual Meeting of Commanders held at the MOD Club today (30 January 2020).
In his speech, Defence Minister Peter Gajdoš said: “Throughout last year our task was not only to continue to drive modernisation programmes forward as required by the Armed Forces, but above all to ensure better working conditions for regular soldiers. And we exerted maximum efforts to achieve our intent. The outcome and reality is higher Service pay for regular soldiers, and never before in history has the increase been so marked.”
Highlighting the real progress achieved in modernising the armed forces, Minister Gajdoš said: “We completed the modernisation of the Helicopter Wing and today we have 9 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters. I am convinced they will be employed not just by the Armed Forces, but they will also be available to our citizens for the needs of domestic disaster relief operations.” He stressed that last year new equipment had also been delivered to the Special Operations Forces and reminded that Zuzana 2 Self-propelled Gun Howitzers, the cutting-edge product of the SVK defence industry, would be fielded to the SVK Army as early as 2020.
Speaking about the primary task of the Armed Forces in 2019 – to enhance the operational readiness and fighting ability of the armed forces, Chief of Defence Gen Daniel Zmeko said: “We accomplished this task. Indeed, all measurable aspects show an increase in individual indicators that are instrumental to measuring the fighting ability of the armed forces.” He added that the armed forces will continue to enhance their capabilities to remain capable of responding to the current security landscape. Finally, he said “Thank You” to all Armed Forces personnel for their commitment demonstrated and results achieved last year.
In her address, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Slovak Armed Forces Zuzana Čaputová thanked servicemen and servicewomen as well as civilian employees in Defence for their contribution in 2019. She praised the performance of SVK Armed Forces personnel on missions and operations abroad and appreciated that increased investments are being made in defence, the number of service leavers is down, and military equipment is being replaced. “I appreciate the high reputation of the Slovak Armed Forces and the high public confidence in the Services. Servicemen and servicewomen are highly trusted by the citizens of Slovakia, for which they are deserving of a huge thanks,” she added.
In his speech, Defence Minister Peter Gajdoš said: “Throughout last year our task was not only to continue to drive modernisation programmes forward as required by the Armed Forces, but above all to ensure better working conditions for regular soldiers. And we exerted maximum efforts to achieve our intent. The outcome and reality is higher Service pay for regular soldiers, and never before in history has the increase been so marked.”
Highlighting the real progress achieved in modernising the armed forces, Minister Gajdoš said: “We completed the modernisation of the Helicopter Wing and today we have 9 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters. I am convinced they will be employed not just by the Armed Forces, but they will also be available to our citizens for the needs of domestic disaster relief operations.” He stressed that last year new equipment had also been delivered to the Special Operations Forces and reminded that Zuzana 2 Self-propelled Gun Howitzers, the cutting-edge product of the SVK defence industry, would be fielded to the SVK Army as early as 2020.
Speaking about the primary task of the Armed Forces in 2019 – to enhance the operational readiness and fighting ability of the armed forces, Chief of Defence Gen Daniel Zmeko said: “We accomplished this task. Indeed, all measurable aspects show an increase in individual indicators that are instrumental to measuring the fighting ability of the armed forces.” He added that the armed forces will continue to enhance their capabilities to remain capable of responding to the current security landscape. Finally, he said “Thank You” to all Armed Forces personnel for their commitment demonstrated and results achieved last year.
In her address, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Slovak Armed Forces Zuzana Čaputová thanked servicemen and servicewomen as well as civilian employees in Defence for their contribution in 2019. She praised the performance of SVK Armed Forces personnel on missions and operations abroad and appreciated that increased investments are being made in defence, the number of service leavers is down, and military equipment is being replaced. “I appreciate the high reputation of the Slovak Armed Forces and the high public confidence in the Services. Servicemen and servicewomen are highly trusted by the citizens of Slovakia, for which they are deserving of a huge thanks,” she added.
