Air Assault Forces training center adapts program to modern warfare – commander

This was stated in an interview with Ukrinform by the Commander of the Air Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Hero of Ukraine, Major General Oleh Apostol.

“We constantly reassess what is required on today’s battlefield. There is no time now for prolonged training cycles, so we focus on what actually saves lives. In critical situations, practical skills must be ingrained – so they help a soldier survive and eliminate the enemy,” Apostol noted.

According to him, the 199th Training Center is adapted to modern combat operations, as any changes in warfare are immediately reflected in the training program.

“With skilled instructors, a well-prepared command structure, and a robust training and material base, you can train any army – regardless of when a war begins. That’s what allows an army to stand up quickly and fight effectively. We rely heavily on our instructor corps, and our training is built on real-world combat experience,” the commander added.

Apostol also said that during cadet training, they use partner methodologies as well as tools effectively employed by the enemy. The general is convinced that it is always necessary to learn from the enemy, analyze their actions, and find ways to counter them.

As reported by Ukrinform, according to the commander of the training battalion of the 199th Air Assault Forces Training Center, a cadet cannot graduate from the Air Assault Forces training center if they have missed more than 30% of training, have not completed live-fire exercises, or have failed to perform the required drills.

Photo provided by the Air Assault Forces Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine