Ministry of defence Republic of Serbia
 
14.05.2010.

Odbrana brings to you



In Pozarevac the SAF marked 180 years of the Guard, where President Tadic stressed that we should all reach out in peace to one another, and in that respect the Serbian army has its place both in future and in present. This is why we are ready to invest into our army despite all crises.

Prime Minister Mirko Cvetkovic gave a reception on occasion of the Victory Day. “The memory of those who gave us freedom, poses an obligation to understand each other, and to establish and preserve main civilization values, without letting ideological differences stand in our way, aware that by respecting others we respect ourselves.

Ambassador of Russian Federation Aleksandar Konuzin opened an exhibition of photos from the archives of Genral Vladimir Zdanov.

Dr Momcilo Milinovic, professor of the Mechanical Engineering Faculty in an interview to Odbrana magazine stresses that our army is on a new path, filled with enthusiasm and a desire for development. This should give an opportunity to experiences personnel to integrate and apply knowledge, while younger personnel have the chance of adopting new knowledge and technologies and to apply them.

Vrsac and MoD sign the Protocol for exchanging military property, making it available to Vrsac municipality in return for residential blocks.

On occasion of 65 years of fighting fascism, Minister opened a part of the standing exhibition dedicated to WWII.

The filming of “Koriolan” movie ends in the Military Museum. Popular film actors Gerard Butler and Ralph Fains, whose is going to make his directorial debut in this movie, filmed the action scenes in the casemates of the military museum in Kalemegdan.

Armored-mechanized units of the first army brigade successfully performed exercise, as this exercise is the pinnacle of months of planning, and training, and effort of all units of the brigade.

Daily tasks of commando divers are more demanding and dangerous than most tasks. It is a challenge which commits and captivates. Experiences divers are soon expecting their colleagues, professional soldiers, real adrenalin-junkies.


To develop the NCO corps is one of the main preconditions for good transformation and establishment of a modern army. However, without reasonable compensation the NCO corps can never restore the repute it once had. It is here, in developing and educating the NCO corps, where the best NCOs have a crucial part.

Regardless of certain standards in the area of private security companies, it is necessary to adopt an act that would harmonize this whole field of activity.

PTSD(posttraumatic stress disorder) better known as the Vietnamese syndrome was officially introduced into the American DSM manual for more than 30 years ago, caused by torture, catastrophes, bombardments, kidnapping, earthquake and the like. Thos who suffer from this disorder witnessed or took part in inflicting terrible anguish and emotional suffering. However, it was only recently established that this syndrome can affect families, friends, as well as the medical staff taking care of such patients.

SAF representation took part in the prestigious boat race in Laverne, Italy winning 13th place, and coming in fourth among the Mediterranean and Black Sea countries, while military athletes achieved significant results in the first Mountain Running Cup.
ARESANL 41-special supplement, on modern equipment and weapons.

ODBRANA magazine can be purchased in STAMPA and FUTURA PLUS news stands and at 22 Vasina street, in the military bookstore, at 100 RSD.