German instructors to train Ukrainian military at the level of battalion and brigade headquarters
Pravda Ukraine
Experienced German military instructors can help to improve the effectiveness of the Armed Forces of Ukraine’s battalion and brigade-level staff. However, the success of the programme depends on the time that the Ukrainian command can send military personnel for training.
Source: head of the Bundeswehr’s Situation Center Ukraine and chief of the planning staff at the German Ministry of Defence, Major General Christian Freuding in an interview with Ukrinform
Details: The general said that training of the Ukrainian military is at the centre of discussions between Ukraine and Germany. They are working on ideas for training, especially at the level of battalion and brigade headquarters, to make Ukrainians more effective.
The main problem is the duration of the training. The German side offers six-week courses, but the Ukrainian command is often limited to two to four weeks due to urgent combat needs.
Commenting on the possibility of training Ukrainian soldiers on the territory of Ukraine, the German general said he did not see any practical advantages in this.
Freuding said that it was more risky because the Russians would try to target any training facilities in Ukraine where NATO troops were stationed. He explained that this would require much more organisational effort from them.
He also noted excellent training facilities in Germany and other European NATO countries, offering much better training conditions. Freuding added that holding the training in Germany or Europe would be a better solution, as it would allow them to be more efficient, invest in instructors, and increase the level of training without worrying about security.
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