08.11.2024.
Evaluation of Serbian Armed Forces unit for participation in peacekeeping operations
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 organised and conducted following several months of preparations in order to test in practice 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 carried out tactical tasks tailored to the mission and conditions prevailing in the area pf operation — from procedures in the event of an attack on the base or encountering mines and explosive ordinance, to the application of 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 the evaluation team from the Serbian Armed Forces General Staff, the final conclusion being that the infantry company met the defined standards of training and interoperability.
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 area of operations as well as staff officers and a group of specialists in support of the Serbian contingent.
In extremely complex security conditions in the area of operations, the contingent of the Serbian Armed Forces 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.
