04.04.2024.
Minister Vučević presents promotion and appointment decrees
Today, Minister of Defence Miloš Vučević presented decrees signed by the President of the Republic and Supreme Commander of the Serbian Armed Forces, Aleksandar Vučić, to the officers of the Serbian Armed Forces, promoting them and appointing them to new duties. The ceremony was held in the Old General Staff’s Great War Hall and was attended by the Chief of Serbian Armed Forces General Staff, General Milan Mojsilović, and members of the boards of the Minister of Defence and the Chief of the General Staff.
Brigadier generals Brane Krnjajić and Zoran Nasković, the latter of whom has been appointed Commander of the Training Command, have been promoted to major generals. Colonels Milan Elenkov and Novica Gogić have been promoted to brigadier generals. Brigadier General Jovica Matić has been appointed Commander of the First Army Brigade, Colonel Željko Furundžić has been appointed Commander of the Guard, and Colonel Nebojša Cvetković has been appointed Deputy Commander of the Training Command. Colonel Vladan Milosavljević has been appointed Commander of the Third Army Brigade and Colonel Siniša Nikolić has been appointed Commander of the Fourth Army Brigade.Addressing the newly-promoted and appointed officers, Minister Vučević said that this was the result of their work and personal qualities.
- This is not something that is done by default or every day. This is the fruit of your calling, your decision to protect Serbia, to be part of the Serbian Armed Forces, your dedication and sacrifice, professional development and work. This is also the result of the support of the Serbian Armed Forces’ leadership and the leaderships of the Republic of Serbia, the Armed Forces and the General Staff, which recognized your professional qualities, and the outcome of the decision of our state to promote and appoint to new duties those who deserve it - said the minister of defence.He told the officers to be aware of their responsibility, adding that the promotions and appointments bring greater obligations and responsibilities, not privileges.
- As of today, you have an even greater responsibility and your burden is even heavier. If you are guided by that fact, you will be successful and you will show that you are worthy of the tasks awaiting you, and I am certain that you have already demonstrated through your work that you deserve this. I wish you all the best, I wish you a lot of success in your future endeavours. Protect the Serbian Armed Forces and, most importantly, protect our homeland, Serbia. Long live the Serbian Armed Forces. Long live Serbia - Minister Vučević concluded.Major General Brane Krnjajić was born on December 24, 1969 in Autun. His professional military career began in 1992. He graduated from the Military Air Force Academy in 1992, completed the Command and Staff Course in 2008, General Staff Course in 2014 and the Advanced Security and Defence Studies in 2020. He currently serves as Deputy Commander of the Air Force and Air Defence.
Major General Zoran Nasković was born on July 5, 1971 in Kosovska Kamenica. His professional military career began in 1994. He graduated from the Military Academy in 1994, completed the Command and Staff Course in 2006, the General Staff Course in 2012, and the Advanced Security and Defence Studies in 2021. Until now, he served as Commander of the First Army Brigade.Brigadier General Milan Elenkov was born on December 8, 1972 in Dimitrovgrad. His professional military career began in 1995. He graduated from the Military Academy in 1995, completed the Command and Staff Course in 2009, and the General Staff Course in 2018. He currently serves as Commander of the 204th Air Brigade.
Brigadier General Novica Gogić was born on April 13, 1975 in Užice. His professional military career began in 1997. He graduated from the Military Academy in 1997, completed the Command and Staff Course in 2010, and the General Staff Course in 2015. He is currently Commander of the 250th Air Defence Missile Brigade.
Brigadier General Jovica Matić was born on December 6, 1976 in Zvornik. His professional military career began in 1999. He graduated from the Military Academy in 1999, completed his specialized studies in 2009, Command and Staff Course in 2017, General Staff Course in 2019 and Advanced Security and Defence Studies in 2020. Until now, he served as Deputy Commander of the Training Command.Colonel Željko Furundžić was born on December 16, 1974 in Bijelo Polje. His professional military career began in 1997. He graduated from the Military Academy in 1997, completed the Command and Staff Course in 2010, and the General Staff Course in 2019. He served as Deputy Commander of the 72nd Special Operations Brigade.
Colonel Nebojša Cvetković was born on January 30, 1970 in Uroševac. His professional military career began in 1992. He graduated from the Military Academy in 1992, completed the Command and Staff Course in 2005 and the General Staff Course in 2019. He served as Deputy Head of Office of the Chief of the General Staff.
Colonel Vladan Milosavljević was born on July 27, 1972 in Raška. His professional military career began in 1995. He graduated from the Military Academy in 1995, completed the Command and Staff Course in 2012 and the General Staff Course in 2017. He served as Head of Operations Section at the Army Command.Colonel Siniša Nikolić was born on September 8, 1973 in Pakrac. His professional military career began in 1996. He graduated from the Military Academy in 1996, completed the Command and Staff Course in 2009, and the General Staff Course in 2016. Until now, he was Deputy Commander of the Fourth Army Brigade.
