The highest intake of new recruits in the past 5 years report for basic military training
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The highest intake of new entrants to the Armed Forces (including trainee soldiers and professionally qualified officers) in the past 5 years have reported for basic military training. Due to the available training capacity and organisational constraints, the training of 491 new recruits will be concurrently underway at two training facilities – 4th Czechoslovak Brigade Barracks based in Martin and the Training Centre Lešť.
Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď said: “This is good news – after a record number of applications to join the Slovak Armed Forces, we have a record number of suitable candidates who are on the right track to becoming Slovak Armed Forces servicemen and women. I keep my fingers crossed for them as they undergo challenging training for service to the country.” The MOD ascribes the increased interest in careers in the Services to improved Service conditions.
Chief of Defence Gen Daniel Zmeko was appreciative of the promising reinforcement to SVK regular forces, saying: “We highly appreciate the increased interest in joining the Armed Forces. Personally speaking, I strongly believe the newly recruited soldiers will gain the soldiering skills necessary to serve in the Slovak Armed Forces during their initial military training.” He pointed out that all recruits have been vaccinated against coronavirus and the training at both facilities will be conducted in line with government and public health guidelines.
After in-processing paperwork and issuance of military clothing and equipment, the newcomers were assigned to training platoons and started their training according to the training programmes. In the weeks to come, candidates for the Armed Forces will undergo training with focus on developing basic military knowledge and practical skills.
Phase 1 training is dedicated to entrants' adaptation to military life and different types of specialist training such as marching drills, Skill At Arms (SAA), tactics, signal, engineer and medical training, physical fitness and psychological resilience. As part of the theory module, trainee soldiers will familiarise themselves with the effects of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) weapons and safety precautions for spills or leaks of hazardous substances. Successful graduates will swear the Oath of Allegiance at the passing out parade on 25 February 2022.
Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď said: “This is good news – after a record number of applications to join the Slovak Armed Forces, we have a record number of suitable candidates who are on the right track to becoming Slovak Armed Forces servicemen and women. I keep my fingers crossed for them as they undergo challenging training for service to the country.” The MOD ascribes the increased interest in careers in the Services to improved Service conditions.
Chief of Defence Gen Daniel Zmeko was appreciative of the promising reinforcement to SVK regular forces, saying: “We highly appreciate the increased interest in joining the Armed Forces. Personally speaking, I strongly believe the newly recruited soldiers will gain the soldiering skills necessary to serve in the Slovak Armed Forces during their initial military training.” He pointed out that all recruits have been vaccinated against coronavirus and the training at both facilities will be conducted in line with government and public health guidelines.
After in-processing paperwork and issuance of military clothing and equipment, the newcomers were assigned to training platoons and started their training according to the training programmes. In the weeks to come, candidates for the Armed Forces will undergo training with focus on developing basic military knowledge and practical skills.
Phase 1 training is dedicated to entrants' adaptation to military life and different types of specialist training such as marching drills, Skill At Arms (SAA), tactics, signal, engineer and medical training, physical fitness and psychological resilience. As part of the theory module, trainee soldiers will familiarise themselves with the effects of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) weapons and safety precautions for spills or leaks of hazardous substances. Successful graduates will swear the Oath of Allegiance at the passing out parade on 25 February 2022.
