Almost 300 junior soldiers, equipped with soldiering knowledge and skills, pass out of basic military training
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Basic military training for 292 trainee soldiers, cadets of the M. R. Štefánik Armed Forces Academy Liptovský Mikuláš and professionally qualified officers, of whom 55 were women, was concluded today with the swearing of the Oath of Allegiance and a passing out parade at the Training and Mobilisation Manning Base Marin.
Speaking in front of an audience of the Junior Soldiers (JS), Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď said: “Over the past seven weeks of intense basic training you have gradually changed into marksmen and tactical soldiers. Besides soldiering knowledge and practical skills that are essential for servicemen and women to perform active duty service, the 257 hours of training under the leadership of experienced instructors have given you a moral sense of togetherness in the military family and a glimpse of your future in it.“
Wishing the Junior Soldiers a lot of strength and every success with living up to the military oath, Mr Naď said: “Having sworn the Oath of Allegiance, you are beginning to serve our country and its citizens in the true sense of the word – may the words of this highest moral pledge remind you of your dedication to its principles and guide you in executing your service duties.”
On completion of their initial military training, three groups of graduates are set to embark on the next stage of their careers in the Slovak Armed Forces. 181 cadets of the Slovak Armed Forces Academy will continue with their studies, 11 professionally qualified officers, ranked Lieutenant, are soon to finish their course and transfer to their military units, and 100 soldiers will move on to branch-specialised training at Phase 2 training establishments before taking up appointments at respective military units, depending on their trades.
Due to the unfavourable pandemic developments, the passing out parade took place without members of the public, but online audiences were treated to a livestream on the SVK Armed Forces website.
