02.08.2023.
Future NCOs do internship in SAF units
Candidates who started attending the 21st Basic NCO Course in early March this year are currently doing internship in preparation for their entry-level NCO duties in SAF units.
Internship is the final module of their training, offering professional soldiers - future NCOs - an opportunity to perform the role of a commander for the first time and to test the knowledge they have acquired in real life. Previously, during the first two modules, they were taught to conduct individual and specialized training and command a squad during the execution of general tactical tasks.
Under the supervision of first sergeants, command sergeant majors and superior commanding officers, the candidates are now gaining first-hand experience in performing basic NCO duties and are becoming familiar with the tasks, responsibilities and work organization in a squad, so that they can fully respond to the tasks awaiting them in their first posts after joining the NCO Corps.
Prior to this training level, professional soldiers went through the selection process in their units and successfully completed the Leadership Course. Those who complete all modules of the Basic NCO Course will be promoted to the rank of sergeant and assigned to appropriate duties in SAF units.