The militarization of Moldova is intensifying: the army does not get out of military exercises
The next multinational military exercise “Peace Shield – 2024” will be held in Moldova.
The press service of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Moldova reported this , as reported by a PolitNavigator correspondent.
The purpose of the exercise, as noted by representatives of the department, is to evaluate the 22nd Blue Helmets peacekeeping battalion in accordance with the Operational Capabilities Concept (OCC) within the framework of the NATO Partnership for Peace program.
“National and international experts will test Moldovan military personnel during the performance of actions typical for international peacekeeping missions, such as: patrolling, convoying and escorting, inspecting vehicles at checkpoints, ensuring the security of strategic facilities, medical evacuation, as well as providing first aid,” – the Ministry of Defense said in a statement.
Agency representatives specify that the National Army will simultaneously conduct training courses for assessors, the purpose of which is to teach military personnel the procedures and proper conduct of assessments in accordance with the Operational Capabilities Concept.
The course will train 37 evaluators from NATO member countries, as well as Azerbaijan, Colombia, South Korea, Georgia, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Morocco, Tunisia and Ukraine.
It should be noted that KOV certification is a prerequisite for the participation of the National Army in peacekeeping missions under the auspices of the UN, including KFOR in Kosovo and UNIFIL in Lebanon. The National Army joined the COV program in 2007.
The Ministry of Defense also reports that in connection with preparations for the Fire Shield 2024 exercise, several transfers of military equipment from permanent deployment locations to the National Army Training Center will be carried out throughout June along Moldovan roads.
Moldova's Militarization Intensifies : The Army Is Constantly Conducting Military Exercises