(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 24. Measures aimed at
creating a military infrastructure that meets modern standards and
increasing the combat readiness of units are being successfully
continued on behalf of Azerbaijan's President, Supreme
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Ilham Aliyev, within the
framework of reforms carried out in the Azerbaijani army, Trend reports with
reference to the Ministry of Defense (MoD) of Azerbaijan.
MoD noted that Defense Minister Colonel-General Zakir Hasanov
and the leadership of the ministry inspected the military
infrastructure put into operation at Azerbaijan's Garaheybat
training center.
Hasanov was informed that for the practical application of
modern combat methods, training grounds adapted to real conditions
have been built here. In addition, classes are held at the center
to improve the practical skills of military personnel in managing
various types of military equipment and shooting in difficult
terrain and weather conditions.
Hasanov watched the demonstration performances of cadets of the
training course for extra-urgent active military service.
Practical implementation of fire training and training shooting
standards was demonstrated.
The Minister of Defense also visited the tank range. Hasanov was
informed that methods for the effective use of tanks in populated
areas are being worked out based on the experience gained in
military operations during the Second Karabakh War.
Then an inspection of the military engineering center was
carried out. It was noted that military personnel is provided with
detailed information on various types of mines and ammunition in
this center. Engineering means performing the tasks of detecting
mines and unexploded ordnance, also their neutralization in
compliance with safety rules.
The minister visited the command and observation post of the
artillery battery after observing the training process of cadets on
the obstacle course and the 'scouting path'. Cadets successfully
completed the tasks of firing from artillery simulators.
Minister Hasanov inspected the progress of construction work
carried out at military facilities in the center.
Minister gave relevant instructions and recommendations related
to maintaining a high level of combat training and professionalism
of military personnel, studying and applying modern training
methods, also high-quality construction work, MoD said.