Ejercito de tierra serbio (Y la inexistente marina de guerra)

[Miroslav Lokar]

"HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE" PROJECT IN KRALJEVO COMPLETED

Members of the Ohio National Guard left the Kraljevo today after successfully completing the project "Humanitarian Assistance" which they realized with members of the Second Brigade of the Army.

The project included the renovation and restoration of the gym of the Elementary School "Svetozar Markovic", damaged in an earthquake in late 2010, performed by 32 members of the Ohio National Guard from Ohio and 20 other members of the brigade.

During the twenty days of active work and socializing, members of the two armies made good friends. Ohio National Guard Lt. Roger Nuremberg thanked everyone, especially members of the Second Brigade, with whom they collaborated in recent weeks, for wonderful hospitality and a pleasant stay in Kraljevo.

Cooperation with the Serbian army was better than I expected. We had excellent communication, we had three translators, and everyone did their best to provide us with what we needed. We worked hard and diligently and enjoyed beautiful weather, although it was hot, but we were lucky that it was not raining. We completed work on time every day and in the evening we would take a walk through the city, said Lt. Nuremberg and added that he would return to Kraljevo if needed.

The renovation of the gym project was a 300, 000 USD worth, which was donated by the European Command of US armed forces and the investor of the works was the U.S. Embassy.

the opening of the gym is scheduled for 3rd September.

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[Miroslav Lokar]

AUSTRIAN CHOD VISITS SAF

Austrian Chief of General Staff Gen. Edmund Entacher talked with Serbian Army Chief of general Staf Lieutenant-General Ljubisa Dikovic thus beginning a three-day visit to Serbia.

The welcome ceremony to general Entacher and members of his delegation was held in the GS building, where General Dikovic announced talks on bilateral military cooperation, recalling a few "facts" testifying to good relations between the two countries.

Austria is one of the largest investors in our Republic. Over 300 Austrian companies are present in our various sectors, and also, more than 500 soldiers of Austrian Armed Forces are deployed within KFOR, said Chief of General Staff, adding that until now the Austrian army has had excellent military cooperation, which he called "one of the best and most comprehensive that our military has. "

Regarding the talks with the Austrian delegation, General Dikovic said that Austria is not a member of NATO, and has plenty of space for sharing experiences on how these countries achieved their operational capabilities and realized the objectives in these circumstances.

We are especially interested in the role of Austria in the security policy and defense structures of the European Union - said the Chief of Staff of the Army of Serbia and announced cooperation, particularly in the area of training and development, military medicine and defence industry.

- We will offer our capacities to Armed Forces of the Republic of Austria, in the first place, the centre for training in RCBD, which we are trying to make a regional center, with the support of our guests today – remarked General Dikovic, who confirmed that the Serbian Army sees Austrian forces as a serious partner and that talks that follow touch on a number of areas related to cooperation between the two militaries.

Thanking everyone for the welcome, Austrian CHOD Gen. Edmund Entacher said that he was glad it was able to be Serbia’s guest and that cooperation between the two countries has lasted for the past ten years.

However, the last few years have seen significant progress - said General Entacher reminding that the Serbian Army enjoys great repute in Austria which makes this cooperation even more important.
The guest reminded that every march begins with a single step, that is, as he put it – the first one has already been made, as several successful programs of cooperation are already afoot.

- It is, as our host said, RCBD protection, medicine and military exchanges in the field of education and training, both in primary and general staff training, as Serbia has excellent facilities, as Gen. Edmund Entacher explained, adding that there are many areas of interest for cooperation with Serbia and that he was personally pleased that his country could help Serbia on its path to EU.

[Miroslav Lokar]

THE VISIT OF THE ONG SERGEANT MAJORS

Under the "CAPSTONE" initiative, a group of main sergeant majors from the Ohio National Guard is paying an official visit from 4 to 9 September to the Army of Serbia. The aim of the visit as the result of many years of cooperation between the two armies is the meeting with the chief non-commissioned officers of our army.

During their stay in Serbia, the members of the Ohio National Guard unit visited the Air Force, training Command, and the cultural and historical sites of our country.

According to chief sergeant major of the Serbian Army Milojko Milosavljevic, non-commissioned officers had the opportunity to exchange experiences with colleagues from the U.S. and demonstrate everyday activities in training and performing other tasks.

The sergeant majors officers of the Ohio National Guard were very satisfied with the visit, especially with the level of training of our NCOs and soldiers of the Army of Serbia.

[Miroslav Lokar]

PROMOTION OF THE YOUNGEST OFFICERS OF SERBIA

The graduation ceremony for cadets of the 133rd class of the Military Academy was held today in front of the National Assembly in Belgrade. 156 cadets, including 31 women cadets, and two members of the Army of Montenegro were promoted into Lieutenants.

Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic presented sabers to the best in class: Radovan Zunic, who graduated from the Air Force study program and is the top cadet of the class- 9.48, Milko Durlevic, the second in rank, with an average score 9.37 studies in defence management program, as well as to Djordje Stojanovic, who graduated in military electronic engineering and telecommunications with a 9.33 GPA.

Defence Minister Aleksandar Vucic presented guns with inscription to the most successful cadets of the Army Cadets and Air Force – Viktor Veres (9.21) and Milena Djokic (8.70).

The event was attended by Prime Minister Ivica Dacic, Speaker of the National Assembly Nebojsa Stefanovic, ministers in the Serbian government, the Serbian Army Chief of general Staff Lt. Gen. Ljubisa Dikovic, Serbian Patriarch Irinej, representatives of the Ohio National Guard, of the armed forces of Austria and the Ministry of Defence of Angola, diplomats and DAs accredited in Belgrade, representatives of religious communities and prominent public figures.

Congratulating the newly-promoted officers, President Nikolic said that these young people have decided to choose to serve his homeland as his life's calling.

- Knowledge, responsibility and commitment they have demonstrated in school, are proof that they are worthy to continue our heroic tradition of preserving peace, friendship and good neighborly relations in the region and the world in general. Our rich military history records many events that have placed various challenges before for our state and nation. The first invest their skills without any reserve, and sometimes laid even the most precious their own, their lives, in the name of the fatherland, were students of the Military Academy, 162 years ago, as the guardians of the tradition of Artillery School, the first military educational institution in Serbia – the President said. He added that despite enormous material difficulties, Military Academy has been educating cadets year after year, with undiminished quality of education, which is proven by participation in peacekeeping missions.

Speaking about the importance of the study programmes offered at the Academy, President Nikolic said that during the training brave cadets have acquire skills and knowledge necessary to make important decisions once they assume their positions in the ranks.

- On various occasions, they are expected to demonstrate the ability to adapt to different situations, to adequately respond to the challenges and show responsibility towards themselves, their families and their homeland, which a choice they placed before other things- said President Nikolic, saying that the Serbian Army institution enjoys the confidence of the citizens of our great country, of which a continuous increase in the number of applicants for military schools as well as for jobs, thus confirming the prestige of military profession.

In addition, he said, the Serbian Army is a factor of stability in the Balkans and a significant factor in scientific, technological and social development.

By military-technical cooperation with friendly countries, and the missions under the United Nations’ auspices, our military has contributed to peace and security throughout the world. At the same time, by performing a large number of exercises, in the training grounds home and abroad, the army has continuously perfected knowledge and skills. They have offered all available resources to selflessly help the population in emergency situations - President Nikolic stated, recalling the great anniversary of the Balkan Wars, saying that a century had passed since our heroic army had begun to win freedom and defend the honor of its people.

According to him, a nation’s elite is characterized by the willingness to sacrifice itself for higher goals and Serbian officers have always belonged to the elite, where they have always held their homeland sacred.

- I congratulate you on being promoted into first officers’ ranks and wish you success in future work when you assume your posts . Long live Serbia! - said President Tomislav Nikolic.

The Head of the Military Academy Major General Mladen Vuruna, in his address to the audience on behalf of the Ministry of Defence and the Serbian Armed Forces, said that the fact that so many foreign delegations are present today is proof that they hold our armed forces in high regard.

- Military Academy, a member of the Defense University, an institution which has had 162 years of tradition, has successfully educated officers in all military branches and nearly all services. In fact, we rely on the glorious history of our ancestors and the Liberation Army, which boasts of a tradition, but also on study rooms with top equipment and modern approaches to teaching - said General Vuruna.

According to him, the military high school has 367 students, and undergraduate academic studies have 903 cadets. This year 80 reserved officers finished the school, 213 attendees finished their career courses in the School of National Defence.

In his address to future lieutenants, General Vuruna said that in the last four years, they had invested great effort to pass 40 exams and performed more than 120 exercises in the weaponry, firing and tactical training, with a noteworthy GPA, participated in numerous extracurricular activities and sports both in country and abroad.

Military career is honorable, yet how risky it really is you realized in the tragedy that claimed the lives of our Milina and Filip. You become officers in the year when we mark a century of heroic battle to save the Serbian army and the glory of the fatherland. Armed with the glory of tradition, honor and knowledge, always keep in mind what Serbia and all its citizens expect from you- as major general Mladen Vuruna reminded the youngest officers.

On behalf of the newly promoted lieutenants, the best student of the class Radovan Zunic, thanked the teachers, family and friends for all their support during the study, because they believed in their success.

Today's ceremony is the reward for all your worries, and concerns. Our professors, commanders, teachers, you have achieved the main goal You have managed to educate yet another generation of officers who will face any challenges placed before them with honor and dignity- Lt. Zunic remarked, adding that commanders, commanders, pilots, doctors and professors, but, above all, the officers, honorable and dignified stand ready in the ranks to take bold steps in life. - Honor is our property, our heritage, which we will keep for posterity – the best of 133rd class of cadets of the Military Academy said.

Today's ceremony, along with the parade, was made complete with aircraft and helicopters Air Force of the Army of Serbia, who flew over the Serbian capital, and citizens had the opportunity to watch and follow the egzercir of the Guard and the MoD’s Art Ensemble “Stanislav Binicki” and Representative Orchestra Guard’s music programme.

- May you serve with honor your people and be the pride of our motherland. Long live Serbia! – as Lt. Col. Brane Krnjajic said from one of the planes that flew over Belgrade in honor of the youngest officers .

As in previous years, it was a cue for newly appointed officers to mark their graduation with throwing caps in the air.

Statement by Defence Minister Aleksandar Vucic

First Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Aleksandar Vucic is proud of 154 cadets who became lieutenants of the Army of Serbia.

The whole ceremony has been successfully prepared from the parade to the egzercir of the guards, not to mention our cadets. It is all very impressive and I am delighted that we have once again presented our country in the best way to foreign delegations. It was obvious by the number of people in the audience, which has never been greater, that our people love their army and their country.

Statement by the Speaker of the Assembly of Nebojsa Stefanovic

Speaker of the Serbian Parliament Nebojsa Stefanovic described today as a great promotion of our military tradition.

- Serbian people have confidence in their army. This event is very important for all our citizens. I hope that we will always cherish this tradition, in order to strengthen relations between the citizens and the army, and of course, to allow everyone to enjoy the presentation of our guard.

Statements of families and citizens

For Nemanja Mitrovic such a glorious day, as the day of graduation and promotion into the rank of lieutenant, was made even greater by the entire family. His mother Milica grandmother Stanimirka and grandfather Milen Rancic, proud of the first officer in the family stood behind the fence waiting for Nemanja.

- I threw the cap before they threw – as grandfather Milan exclaimed in delight, explaining how happy and proud of my grandson We all came. His aunt also came, his younger brother, and his girlfriend. I am 83 years old, and believe me, this is the greatest happiness of my life!

Bojana Lukic's father, Zdravko, says one needs to experience such a glorious day.


celebration awaits Bodomir Taojlovic in his home village of Vadovinci. At least that is what the mother of a young lieutenant of the Army of Serbia, Gorica, told us. Celebration in front of the National Assembly was also attended by his father, sister and girlfriend.

The parents of Aleksandra Stajic, cadet of the Military Academy, are proud of their daughter. –She is not only the first woman officer in our family, but also the first member of the army in our family. When she decided to pursue a military career, we offered her support, because we knew what she wanted - says Father Nikola.

Aleksandar Drobac celebrated his graduation with his family, who were eagerly waiting for the end of the graduation ceremony to congratulate him.

- His education took a long time, "as Aleksandar’s mother Mirjana said with tears in her eyes. - Finally, he became an officer, and we all know that all the sacrifice was well worth it. Aleksandar, a member of the tank unit, is the first officer in the family Drobac, and his father, Dusan, is proud to announce the celebration.

Cedomir Petkovic came to see his son, Stefean, who as a sophomore was the support to his colleagues from the MA. He cannot wait for the day when Stefan will also throw his cap into the air, as he will be carefree then knowing his son will then have a secure job. - In addition to carrying on the family tradition, his grandfather was a soldier, Stefan chose the Academy because of the good conditions after graduation – as Cedomir explains his son’s wise decision.

Milica Tasic has waited for this day for eight years. When he left the family home in Lebane, her son Danijel was only 15 years old. First four years of the Military Academy, and then four more at the Military Academy were too long for a caring mother. - He was just a boy when he left the family. It was very hard for me, but I supported him in his decision. I thought this day would never come, but I am the proudest in the world today.

In addition to family members, numerous friends of cadets came to the promotion ceremony. Lt. Misa Kokotovic was first hugged by friends from the neighborhood, and then his relatives came.

There were a lot of children who had come to watch the ceremony. One of them is Andrea Paunovic. She has not started school yet, but seeing a lot of beautiful girls in the alignment, she is already thinking of entering the military academy. What she liked most was the way soldiers marched and handled rifles.

This is the second year in a row Vojin has come to see the soldiers. Both his grandfather and his father were his soldiers, and he wants to. - I'd like to drive a tank! From the story to the best cadets we realized childhood dreams were a condition for success. And little Vojin is on the right track!

[Miroslav Lokar]

DELIVERY OF HUMVEE TERRAIN VEHICLES

First Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Aleksandar Vucic, U.S. Ambassador to Serbia Mary Warlick and Chief of General Staff Lt. Gen. Ljubisa Dikovic attended the handover ceremony of SUVs type Humvee, in the Technical Repair Bureau "Cacak".

It is a 2.9 million USD worth donation of 17 vehicles of the United States to the Serbian Armed Forces. This is a significant help to our army which is in need of modern all-terrain vehicles in order to improve the training of units and soldiers.

On this occasion, Minister Vucic thanked Ambassador Warlick, as well as everyone who has worked so hard to help the Serbian State and Army to get off-road vehicles.

- Most of the vehicles will be assigned to the 31st Battalion of the 3rd Army Brigade in Zajecar, and the other batch to “Jug” military base. We plan to use the vehicle in UN peacekeeping operations around the world - said Minister Vucic, adding that the U.S., when it comes to military cooperation are one of our most important partners, and expressed the hope that they would remain so in the future.

Minister announced that another contingent of vehicles and equipment would soon arrive, noting that in addition to improving relations with other countries, it is necessary to work on improving its own capacity and production.

According to Ambassador Warlick, donations of vehicles and equipment have once again demonstrated the importance of cooperation between the Serbian Armed Forces and US armed forces which is constantly deepening.

- We know that Serbia is trying to strengthen its potential so as to increase participation in peacekeeping operations under the auspices of the UN and the EU. We will assist Serbia in this effort and we are committed to strengthening military cooperation between our countries , in firm belief that these vehicles are a good illustration of this, Ambassador Warlick stated, adding the acquisition of four such vehicles is under way, with this additional assistance reaching the amount of 2 million USD, which would be delivered next year as she said.

Following the visit, Minister Vucic and general Dikovic visited the facilities of TRZ "Cacak".

[Miroslav Lokar]

SPECIAL UNITS' ALL-ROUND EVENT OPENS

15th all around event for special purposes units opened today in the "Rastko Nemanjic" barracks in Pancevo. In this sports competition which is to be held on Fruska Gora mt, and organized by the Special Brigade of the Serbian Army, unit members will attend the participants will be from special brigade, Veterans Association from 63rd Parachute Brigade, the armed forces and teams of Bulgaria and Romania.

The opening ceremony was attended by the Commander of the Special Brigade, Brigadier General Ilija Todorov, representatives of the Serbian Army and the local government.

The all around sports event is not just about competing. It is a meeting of young people, sports fans, adrenaline rush and challenge. It is a meeting of elite soldiers willing to honor the sporting rivalry and show how much they can and what they can do – beat seconds, minutes and laps, to express precision, skill and speed with great mental and physical strain, which is characteristic of a small number of people" as General Todorov said at the opening of the competition.

During the two days, 53 contestants are divided into 9 teams, compete in 14 disciplines on a 40 km long track. The event will start with a parachute jump, and the soldiers will reach their aim through a series of tasks including saving the wounded, overcoming different obstacles, target shooting with a grenade, knife, pistol and shotgun, field search, where they will demonstrate their readiness and training.

The first all-round competition was held in 1997. The competition is traditionally organized by the 63rd Parachute Brigade, and that tradition continued after the transformation of the Army's Special Brigade.

[Miroslav Lokar]

THE DAY OF THE MIXED ARTILLERY BRIGADE MARKED

Members of the Mixed Artillery Brigade of the Army of Serbia marked the 14th September - The Day of artillery units in the" Mija Stanimirovic " barracls in Nis,. At the same time, the military police officers and soldiers of the Third Battalion of the Military Police also marked their day.

The ceremony was attended by the Commander of the Army Major General Mojsilovic his associates, commander of the Third Army Brigade Commander Brigadier General Zelimir Glisovic, representatives of the Army of Serbia and the Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Interior, of churches, government and local governments, associations for the cultivation of the libertarian tradition, and scouts club students of "Ivo Andric" school from Nis.

Between the two holidays, your unit significantly raised the level of combat readiness. Your participation in ensuring peace in the Ground Safety Zone, and keeping the administrative line with Kosovo is also very important. On the other hand, your deployment in rescuing people and property during floods, snowfall and wildfires, as well as on rehabilitation of the consequences, you help the civilian population in the area where your unit is located - said, congratulating the holiday artillery, General Mojsilovic.

Mixed Artillery Brigade commander Col. Zvonko Stojkovic reminded of the rich tradition of Serbian artillery stressing that today's generation is working to achieve and surpass them. Artillery Brigade, in the words of its commander in the future expect a very responsible position.

General Mojsilovic at the ceremony awarded prizes and acknowledgments to the members of the Mixed Artillery Brigade awarded prizes.

Artillery units of the Army of Serbia set 14th September 1918 as their day , when at the Thessalonica Front, from 1800 artillery guns preparations for the advancement of the 2 Army and Serbian liberation from occupation, which lasted a whole 22 hours.

Mixed Brigade, the only artillery unit of the Army rank in today's Serbia, the keeper of the traditions of the Artillery Brigade, 22nd Serbian prime division, which was established in Loznica in March 1945.

[Miroslav Lokar]

EXERCISE "SHIELD 02" HELD IN SOMBOR

In the "Aerodrom" barracks in Sombor, exercise "Shield 02" was conducted in the first evaluation level.

The objectives of the exercise were – an overview of the achieved level of interoperability and evaluation of declared units for participation in multinational operations, improving interoperability of these units to gain the necessary experience in planning exercises by NATO standards and preparing the ground for a national evaluation of declared units for participation in multinational operations.

The exercise involved three units - a motorized infantry company, a military police platoon and an RCBD squadron. The exercise lasted from 5 to 14 September, and the evaluation of declared units was done from 11 to 13 September.

The exercise was attended by Chief of the Training and Doctrine Command, Major General Jovica Draganic, deputy commander of the Army Major General Vojin Jondic, commander of the 1st Army Brigade Commander Brigadier General Djokica Petrovic and the first commander of the training center in Sombor Lieutenant Lazar Ostojic.

The head of the section for planning and development of the Land Forces Command, also the director of the exercise, Lieutenant Colonel Dragan Antic spoke of the exercise.

General Draganic said that the exercise showed good organization, that it was well done and achieved high results in achieving operational abilities of the Serbian Army.

Deputy Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Jondic said the Army units involved in the preparation, organization and execution of the exercises had demonstrated and proven their interoperability with NATO standards.

After introductory remarks on the exercise, the participants visited the leadership exercises, temporary command of the battalion, a detached base camp, then some of declared units demonstrated their readiness to perform tasks in multinational operations, and finally visited where the evaluators’ course was conducted.
Participants of the exercise "Shield-02" and evaluators yesterday visited the Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Serbian Armed Forces Major General Milan Bjelica.

[Miroslav Lokar]

DAY OF THE MILITARY POLICE MARKED

Marking the 14th September – the day of the military police in the war room of the old General a celebration was held for members of the service, to commemorate the establishment of the Military Police of the former Yugoslav People's Army in 1955.

On the occasion, Chief of the Military Police Brigadier General Dejan Jankovic, addressing the audience, said that the military police in Serbia has existed for over 57 years and recalled that the first written record of service date back to the period of the Principality of Serbia.

Since then, the military police have been the elite of the army, which is a great honor and obligation. With conscientious, responsible and professional approach to all the tasks in the previous year, we sought to improve and maintain safety of the Ministry of Defence and the Serbian Army, General Jankovic said, adding that the adoption of several new regulations in the past rounded up normative-legal regulation which created favorable conditions for the efficient operation of the service.

The ceremony was attended by CHOD Lt. Gen. Ljubisa Dikovic, representatives of the Ministry of Defense, the Army of Serbia and the Interior Ministry.

As a sign of successful cooperation, on the occasion of the Military Police, members of the organizational units of the MUP, BIA, VBA and VOA were awarded acknowledgments and medals.

Military police are military and police authorities under the command of the Army of Serbia and part of the Ministry of Defence and Military Police units, which carry out military and police operations and public safety.

Military police are responsible for crime prevention, control, and maintenance of military discipline and order and securing major military facilities. Their tasks also include securing of people, documents, weapons, military regulation and control of road traffic and anti-terrorist protection.

Traditionally, the Military Police of the Army of Serbia, organized, a voluntary blood donation, where 49 members of the service of the Belgrade garrison donated the most precious liquid at the MMA Transfusion Institute.

[Miroslav Lokar]

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Ukrainian and Serbian soldiers on joint patrol.

[Miroslav Lokar]

THE DAY OF THE MIXED ARTILLERY BRIGADE MARKED

Members of the Mixed Artillery Brigade of the Army of Serbia marked the 14th September - The Day of artillery units in the" Mija Stanimirovic " barracls in Nis,. At the same time, the military police officers and soldiers of the Third Battalion of the Military Police also marked their day.

The ceremony was attended by the Commander of the Army Major General Mojsilovic his associates, commander of the Third Army Brigade Commander Brigadier General Zelimir Glisovic, representatives of the Army of Serbia and the Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Interior, of churches, government and local governments, associations for the cultivation of the libertarian tradition, and scouts club students of "Ivo Andric" school from Nis.

Between the two holidays, your unit significantly raised the level of combat readiness. Your participation in ensuring peace in the Ground Safety Zone, and keeping the administrative line with Kosovo is also very important. On the other hand, your deployment in rescuing people and property during floods, snowfall and wildfires, as well as on rehabilitation of the consequences, you help the civilian population in the area where your unit is located - said, congratulating the holiday artillery, General Mojsilovic.

Mixed Artillery Brigade commander Col. Zvonko Stojkovic reminded of the rich tradition of Serbian artillery stressing that today's generation is working to achieve and surpass them. Artillery Brigade, in the words of its commander in the future expect a very responsible position.

General Mojsilovic at the ceremony awarded prizes and acknowledgments to the members of the Mixed Artillery Brigade awarded prizes.

Artillery units of the Army of Serbia set 14th September 1918 as their day , when at the Thessalonica Front, from 1800 artillery guns preparations for the advancement of the 2 Army and Serbian liberation from occupation, which lasted a whole 22 hours.

Mixed Brigade, the only artillery unit of the Army rank in today's Serbia, the keeper of the traditions of the Artillery Brigade, 22nd Serbian prime division, which was established in Loznica in March 1945.

[Miroslav Lokar]

EXERCISE "SHIELD 02" HELD IN SOMBOR

In the "Aerodrom" barracks in Sombor, exercise "Shield 02" was conducted in the first evaluation level.

The objectives of the exercise were – an overview of the achieved level of interoperability and evaluation of declared units for participation in multinational operations, improving interoperability of these units to gain the necessary experience in planning exercises by NATO standards and preparing the ground for a national evaluation of declared units for participation in multinational operations.

The exercise involved three units - a motorized infantry company, a military police platoon and an RCBD squadron. The exercise lasted from 5 to 14 September, and the evaluation of declared units was done from 11 to 13 September.

The exercise was attended by Chief of the Training and Doctrine Command, Major General Jovica Draganic, deputy commander of the Army Major General Vojin Jondic, commander of the 1st Army Brigade Commander Brigadier General Djokica Petrovic and the first commander of the training center in Sombor Lieutenant Lazar Ostojic.

The head of the section for planning and development of the Land Forces Command, also the director of the exercise, Lieutenant Colonel Dragan Antic spoke of the exercise.

General Draganic said that the exercise showed good organization, that it was well done and achieved high results in achieving operational abilities of the Serbian Army.

Deputy Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Jondic said the Army units involved in the preparation, organization and execution of the exercises had demonstrated and proven their interoperability with NATO standards.

After introductory remarks on the exercise, the participants visited the leadership exercises, temporary command of the battalion, a detached base camp, then some of declared units demonstrated their readiness to perform tasks in multinational operations, and finally visited where the evaluators’ course was conducted.
Participants of the exercise "Shield-02" and evaluators yesterday visited the Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Serbian Armed Forces Major General Milan Bjelica.

[Miroslav Lokar]

SEND-OFF FOR SERBIAN PEACE KEEPERS

In the military base "Jug" in Bujanovac a send-off ceremony for the Serbian Army contingents to be deployed in multinational peacekeeping operations in Cyprus (UNFICYP) and in Lebanon (UNFIL) was held on Sunday.

The flags of the Republic of Serbia Serbian were handed to the Serbian platoons by the Serbian Army Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Ljubisa Dikovic, and the event was attended by the Ambassador of Spain Arturo Beltrán Laclaustra, as well as foreign military attaches, representatives of the Ministry of Defence and the Serbian Armed Forces, including relatives and friends of soldiers and officers that next week they go on peacekeeping duties.

Addressing those gathered, SAF CHOD said that last year, after a long time, our state returned on the map of countries participating in multinational operations of the United Nations.

- In the last few years, the Serbian Army constantly strengthens its capacity, and only during the last years, we have developed the ability to increase the number of multiple members deployed in multinational operations of the UN and the European Union - said General Dikovic, adding that it confirms that the Serbian Army is able to respond to international obligations in the field of defense thus confirms its role in creating a positive image of Serbia in the world.

The Chief of General Staff said that members of the Serbian Army, in the best light, our military and represent their country to the citizens of Cyprus, Lebanon, Liberia, Congo, Ivory Coast and other countries, where they are deployed to improve security.

- In multinational operations, we are today sending off top professionals, who will perform all the tasks professionally and expertly, but they are primarily responsible people who help local people and are saving human lives - said General Dikovic, asserting that peacekeepers are professionals devoted to their work, who merited many awards and honors.

Addressing the soldiers and officers who are leaving for peacekeeping missions, the general recalled that this was a great challenge for them as they will meet different cultures and customs.

- The experience gained in missions in Cyprus and in Lebanon will mean a lot in his career, all that is good and desirable you will bring with you and use in their everyday work in the Serbian Army.

Wishing safe trip to our peacekeepers, Chief of General Staff stressed that after the taking up this challenge, a new goal lies before them- to carry the tasks safely, to act with integrity and humanity with all people they will be in contact with, in a manner that befits a soldier of the Army of Serbia, as both words and actions convey the message of peace and friendship.

Instead of his colleagues, who had previously carried out the tasks of Cyprus, 46 soldiers and officers are leaving for the island, after two months of joint preparation in Spain, 41 Serbian peacekeepers will be leaving for Lebannon. Serbian Army will thus have a total of 109 members in peace operataions.

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OTEH 2012 CONFERENCE OPENS

First Vice president of the Government and Minister of Defence Aleksandar Vucic opened the 5th scientific conference in the field of defense technologies OTEH 2012 held in VTI.

Opening ceremony was attended by Chief of the General Staff of the Serbian Army Lt. Gen. Ljubisa Dikovic, members of the Minister of Defence’s staff, representatives of the Serbian Army, Repair Institute, defense industry factories, institutes, colleges as well as participants and other guests.

Minister Vucic, opening the meeting, said that OTEH was an extremely important scientific and technical event held for a comprehensive and multidisciplinary analysis of scientific and technological development in the field of defense.

- This meeting of scientists and engineers, researchers and designers, manufacturers and academics to meet professionals and exchange creative ideas. I expect professional papers and solutions to the problems they present will have practical application in areas important for the defense industry and the Army of Serbia because the future of our defense industry as well as our military comes from what we know and how much we can learn, he said.

Vucic said that the Ministry of Defence recognizes the importance of increasing the growth of investment in research and development projects in the field of defense.

The strategic goal is to increase investment in new production systems that are used both in defense as well as for the needs of the civilian sector. These investments will directly boost the economic development, improved exports, raising the necessary knowledge and domestic potentials, improving the industrial and technological base, as well as the revitalization of industries such as aerospace, automotive, mechanical, electrical, chemical and many other industries. The Minister expressed hope that this year's OTEH will raise the interest in bilateral cooperation with Serbia and encourage joint investments in production of defense systems as well as their placement in the domestic and international markets.

VTI's Director Col. doc. Zoran Rajic said that the VTI tries to find a way to manufacture all weapons designed by VTI here in Serbia, and at the same time their quality and price are competitive in the international market.

- Between two OTEH conferences, the VTI was granted a license for the design of aircraft, and the Scientific Technical Review, published by VTI, was categorized as the leading journal of national importance, and continued with intense international scientific and technical cooperation. Last year has seen 302 persons from 51 countries visit the VTI and 59 experts from VTI visited 21 foreign countries, said Colonel Rajic thanking everyone who participated in the organization of the event.

After the opening ceremony, the Minister and his colleagues visited the trisonic tunnel. This year’s OTEH has 02 participants from 16 countries. The program will enable participants to present their papers in sections, visit the most important laboratories of the Institute, an exhibition of books and exhibits of weapons and military equipment.

Responding to questions from journalists, Minister Vucic said that such a scientific event, which means the promotion of the development and promotion of the technology, for our country is of great importance.

- We want to export more of our knowledge and products, we want to influence the increase and improvement of the economic development of the country. Accordingly, the exchange of experience and knowledge are invaluable, and the Military Technical Institute is a unique institution in Serbia by international guests like to visit – as Minister Vucic says, adding that the Defense Technology is one of the most important aspects that should future research should focus on in the future, and money should be allocated for this in times of crisis.