Evaluation of Serbian Armed Forces Unit for Participation in Peacekeeping Operations
Friday, 8.11.2024 | Training
Tactical Exercise Serbian Shield, which tested the SAF infantry company’s skills and interoperability, has been completed successfully at the South Base and Borovac Training Ground today, confirming the readiness of this unit to engage in peacekeeping operations.
The exercise was organized and conducted following several months of preparations in order to test the ability of the 4th Brigade infantry company to be deployed to the Area of Operation in Lebanon.
During several days of exercise activities in the field, the unit performed tactical tasks tailored to the mission and prevalent AO conditions— from procedures in case the base is attacked or if mines and explosive ordnance are encountered, to tactical actions and procedures in securing checkpoints, convoys and escorts, medical evacuation of the injured, suppressing and controlling mass gatherings.
The work of the unit according to given scenarios was monitored and evaluated by an Assessment Team from the SAF General Staff, the final conclusion being that the infantry company reached the defined training and interoperability standards.
The Serbian Armed Forces have been deploying an infantry company in the mission in Lebanon since 2013, and there is also a force protection platoon in the AO as well as staff officers and a group of specialists in support of the Serbian contingent.
In extremely complex security conditions in the AO, the SAF contingent performs all assigned tasks professionally and responsibly, working closely with members of peacekeeping forces from other countries and strictly observing the comprehensive protective measures prescribed by the Mission HQ.
