The Defence Ministry is conducting a command-and-staff exercise from May 26 to 28 involving military command bodies, formations, military units and logistical support organisations. The exercise is being led by Deputy Defence Minister for Logistics Major General Andrei Burdyka.
“The theme of the exercise is the management of logistical support for troops (forces) during an Armed Forces crisis response operation. The objective is to achieve and maintain the required level of training among officials at all levels, enabling them to promptly carry out logistical support tasks during an Armed Forces crisis response operation”, the ministry’s press service said.
Reservists called up from the reserve are also involved in the exercise. Participants will practise issues related to logistical support during a crisis response operation. As part of the exercise, a set of measures aimed at improving the survivability of facilities, military units and logistical support organisations will be carried out.
“All practical activities will be practised and conducted at logistical facilities for the first time”, the ministry added.
It should be noted that in March a training exercise on organising the planning of logistical support had already taken place. Two weeks ago, a command-and-staff exercise involving military command bodies and technical support units was held, focusing on the command and control of technical support forces and assets during the preparation and conduct of a crisis response operation.
