20.10.2026.
Tank crews demonstrate excellent proficiency in combat use of T-72MS tanks
Members of a T-72M tank battalion have conducted a live-fire tactical exercise at the Pasuljanske Livade training ground, designed to improve the unit’s proficiency in executing combat actions across Serbian Armed Forces’ military operations.
The exercise, which marked the culmination of this training cycle, was preceded by numerous preparatory activities, encompassing marksmanship and tactical training, familiarization fire, fire for record, and crew firing events.In line with the scenario, tank units executed complex offensive combat tasks. The emphasis was on coordination in carrying out tactical manoeuvres and delivering fire against targets at different ranges, using the unit’s main combat platform, the T-72 MS tank.
According to the Tank Platoon Commander, Captain Stefan Pešić, the unit’s intensive training period consisted of several phases, each aimed at enhancing the proficiency of individuals within tank crews, specifically gunners and drivers.- The exercise followed a scenario in which a tank company conducted a march from an assembly area. Tank platoons were tasked with spotting the enemy along the main axis of attack and engaging targets using their tank guns, coaxial 7.62 mm machine guns, and remotely operated weapon stations equipped with 12.7 mm machine guns - said Captain Pešić.
He took the opportunity to invite young people interested in serving in tank units to apply for the ongoing recruitment call for tank gunner and driver positions within Army units by October 31.The exercise at the Pasuljanske Livade training ground was observed by the Army Commander, Major General Zoran Nasković. He confirmed that the tank crews had fully understood their combat mission and assigned tasks, and rated the overall training activities of the T-72M tank battalion as successful.
Continuous training in tank battalions ensures that all crews meet the required proficiency standards, thereby maintaining a high level of combat readiness of these units, which, thanks to their great mobility, firepower, and armoured protection, serve as the Army’s primary manoeuvring force in operations.
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mp4 (55,59 MB)The tactical exercise
