30.08.2024.
Graduation ceremony for Secondary Vocational Military School’s 51st class
A ceremony to celebrate the 51st class’s graduation from the “1300 Corporals” Secondary Vocational Military School and their promotion to their first NCO rank was held today at the Military Academy.
The ceremony was attended by State Secretary in the Ministry of Defence Mile Jelić, Deputy Chief of the General Staff Lt. Gen. Želimir Glišović, Acting Assistant Minister for Human Resources Siniša Radović, Rector of the Defence University Brig. Gen. Boban Đorović, Ph.D., Head of the Telecommunications and IT Department, General Staff, Brig. Gen. Mile Vitezović, Commandant of the Military Academy Col. Srđan Blagojević, Ph.D., Sergeant Major of the Serbian Armed Forces Nenad Stević and representatives of the Defence University.In his address, the rector of the Defence University said that “the sixth generation of non-commissioned officers, who have successfully completed their four-year training at the "1300 Corporals" Secondary Vocation Military School, is standing in formation today”.
- The Secondary Vocational Military School has gone through fundamental reforms aimed at creating a modern and effective educational institution in line with the needs and missions of the Serbian Armed Forces. The quality of education its students receive is directly reflected in the development of the country's defence capabilities. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of all the employees of the Secondary Vocational Military School, our armed forces are getting a new generation of professional and responsible non-commissioned officers, who will successfully use the knowledge they have acquired in their units. And this year, the best among you have been given the opportunity to continue their education at the Military Academy. It is a great success that deserves praise and congratulations - emphasized the Rector of the Defence University.Addressing the youngest NCOs of the Serbian Armed Forces, General Đorović said that the Secondary Vocational Military School “has armed them with knowledge and skills, but has also built their morals”.
- You came here four years ago as children, with the ambition of becoming a leader in the Serbian Armed Forces, and today you have attained a big and important life goal. A responsible, interesting and dynamic job is awaiting you. Do it boldly. Make sure to learn and improve yourselves constantly, because your profession requires it. Any new knowledge you gain will be of value to your unit and to you personally. Take care of your soldiers as if they were your loved ones. Be their role models and teachers. Handle the assets entrusted to you responsibly and professionally. Congratulations to you on successfully completing your education. I wish you good health, happiness and much success in your initial roles in the Serbian Armed Forces’ units. Long live the Serbian Armed Forces! Long live Serbia – said General Đorović concluding his speech.On this occasion, State Secretary Jelić presented awards to the best students in the 51st class - Pavlo Jakić (GPA 4.85), who has completed the Electronic Warfare Study Programme, Katarina Mihajlović (GPA 4.72), Aviation Technology Study Programme and Milica Cvetković (4.72), Telecommunications and IT Study Programme.
Congratulating the 51st class on completing their education, the principal of the Secondary Vocational Military School, Captain Srđan Miljković, told them to perform their duties honourably, consistently and responsibly and to help improve their future units.- Make sure to selflessly transfer the knowledge and skills you have acquired during your training to your younger colleagues and soldiers and improve your knowledge. Learn from the older and more experienced co-workers, obey your superiors and be their support. Make sure to be cooperative and devoted to your units and to strengthen your collectives. Congratulations to you on successfully completing your education. Be proud to have chosen an honourable and responsible calling - said the principal of the Secondary Vocational Military School.
Pavle Jakić addressed the audience on behalf of the 51st class. He said that during their education, his generation “did not only learn how to be non-commissioned officers of the Serbian Armed Forces, but also how to become exemplary students, respectable citizens and good people”.
- The sacrifice and hard work of our commanding officers, teachers and families have helped us become what we are today and what we are yet to become. Thank you, because that is reason why we stand proudly in front of everyone today, knowing that we have achieved our goal. Our military has always been the one to instil confidence and security in the people and has always been a reflection of courage, humanity and readiness to help its people at any time, with actions, not words - said Jakić.
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