Ukrainian soldiers who come straight from the front, what are you going to teach them? Dutch armored infantrymen from 43 Mechanized Brigade train these heroic fighters in the field of leadership, command and tactical knowledge in urban and trench operations.
This Leadership & Urban Operations course is part of the ongoing European Military Assistance Mission (EUMAM). After this training, they return to the eastern front with as many newly acquired leadership skills and tactical knowledge as possible. Crucial aspects of military operations in urban areas, forest complexes and trenches.
By linking the experience of fighting at the front to NATO doctrine and methods, EUMAM instructors have created a training form that provides added value for the Ukrainian military. By emphasizing structure, coordination and communication from group to company level, the Dutch trainers want to enable Ukrainian fighters to plan and act effectively. They learn to take into account tactical challenges and the different functions of military operations.
The Royal Netherlands Army has been training Ukrainian soldiers under the European flag since 2023. A rewarding and impressive assignment. These training courses are part of the ongoing European Military Assistance Mission (EUMAM). With this training mission, the European Union is making a joint effort to support Ukraine in the fight against the Russian invasion.
43 Mechanized Brigade is the heavy combat force of the Royal Netherlands Army. Her specialty is in action in the highest spectrum of violence, such as that which takes place in a war. For this purpose, the brigade has the heaviest arsenal of the Royal Netherlands Army. Our specialty is characterized by coordinated cooperation between armored infantry, tanks, artillery, armored engineers and anti-tank units. This solidarity in action and our integration with the German army makes us robust and decisive. The Netherlands can count on 43 Mechanized Brigade, during every conflict and national disaster, and at every level of violence.
What you see in this video:
00:00-01:19 Introduction
01:20-02:33 Instructor Sergeant Thies speaks about EUMAM
02:34-03:52 Structure is key. Captain Alex explains what he wants to convey to the Ukrainian soldiers
04:35-05:03 Sergeant Thies talks about his insights
05:12-06:20 What does Sergeant Thies remember most?
06:21-06:49 Word of thanks for the Ukrainian soldiers
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14 фев 2024
