MINSK, 1 June (BelTA) – The third stage of an ongoing inspection of the Belarusian army's response forces has begun, BelTA learned from Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Belarus Viktor Gulevich.
According to the source, as part of the third stage the immediate response forces completed carrying out missions in operational axes and are practicing relocation over long distances and the creation of a force grouping in a tactical axis. The military personnel are busy loading vehicles and hardware, practicing self-propelled redeployment, transportation by rail, deployment in new areas, and securing various facilities.
The third stage of the inspection will improve the preparedness of commanding officers and personnel of the units for operating in unfamiliar terrain. It will improve the ability to manage subordinate units. It will also contribute to higher military security of the Republic of Belarus.
The capacity of the transport infrastructure for relocating army units over long distances is also being checked as part of the third stage of the inspection.