06.06.2025.
Minister Gašić visits cadets and SAF members in Zaječar
Today, Minister of Defence Bratislav Gašić visited members of the 31st Infantry Battalion of the Third Army Brigade and the Timok Brigade at the Nikola Pašić Barracks in Zaječar, as well as the Military Academy’s 48th class of cadets, who are undergoing training at the Krivul military complex.
At the beginning of his visit, the soldiers demonstrated training in operating the Kornet anti-armour system and the Lazar-3 and MRAP combat vehicles. On that occasion, Minister Gašić expressed his satisfaction with the service members’ level of professionalism and skill.
- Today, I had the opportunity to watch a segment of training on modern armoured fighting vehicles and anti-armour systems, and what impressed me the most was the trainees’ satisfaction at working with modern weapons that we had previously acquired and that have contributed to strengthening the operational capabilities of our units. Members of the Serbian Armed Forces demonstrate commitment, courage and a sense of responsibility in carrying out their tasks every day - said the Minister of Defence.
Minister Gašić stressed that there can be no stability in Serbia without a strong, well-equipped and highly motivated military.The Minister of Defence then visited Military Academy cadets who are doing small arms training at the Krivul military complex. In a statement he gave on that occasion, he expressed his satisfaction with their discipline, willingness to learn and desire to become officers of the Serbian Armed Forces and said that the Ministry of Defence would continue to invest in military education. After speaking with the cadets, the Minister of Defence invited young people to apply for military schools until June 30.
- It is nice to see the youth and future of Serbia in action. Confident, educated and resolute cadets who believe in serving their homeland. I invite all young men and women to apply for military schools and take the path that will lead them to their officer ranks. That decision is not only a matter of patriotism but also a responsibility towards their own future. A military career offers numerous opportunities for professional development and advancement, social security and, perhaps most importantly, it gives you the opportunity to become part of the institution that Serbian citizens trust the most - said Minister Gašić.
Minister Gašić was accompanied on today’s tour by the Army Commander, Lieutenant General Milosav Simović, Deputy Commander of the Training Command, Brigadier General Nebojša Cvetković, Commander of the Third Army Brigade, Brigadier General Vladan Milosavljević, Commander of the Timok Brigade, Colonel Saša Todorov, and the Commandant of the Military Academy, Colonel Srđan Blagojević.
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