04.03.2026.
Army units conduct tactical and live-fire drills
Units of the 3rd Army Brigade are currently at the Pasuljanske Livade range, where they are conducting tactical and live-fire drills using a wide array of weapons. The training involves infantry, artillery, tank, and mechanized units, supported by engineer and logistics units.
During the training, which simulates real battlefield scenarios, the units’ tactical and firing capabilities required for the execution of specific tasks in military operations are being evaluated. Professional personnel is employing tanks, artillery systems, modernized vehicles, and newly introduced infantry weapons, demonstrating a high level of proficiency.Second Lieutenant Andrija Stefanović, platoon leader at the 37th Mechanized Battalion, says that, after completing preliminary, record, and live firing, members of his unit are now conducting tactical live-fire exercises, employing modernized M-80 AB1/B2 combat vehicles.
— These upgraded vehicles have demonstrated a high degree of accuracy and reliability, and crew members have quickly adapted to the new equipment. We are particularly glad that younger members, who have recently joined professional service, have started using these vehicles with great responsibility and confidence. Upgraded systems provide greater visibility, stability, and firepower, boosting crew members’ self-confidence in the field. Activities like this, as well as results on the range show the extent to which operational capabilities have been improved — Second Lieutenant Stefanović emphasized.Junior Sergeant Aleksandar Nikolić, a member of a reconnaissance company of the 30th Command Battalion, emphasizes that this type of training helps enhance soldiers’ skills in using the newly introduced and upgraded assets.
— During the exercise, we use drones in situations replicating real battlefied scenarios, focusing on reconnaissance, observation, data collection, and provision of timely information support to units on the ground. We have also conducted firing exercises using M-07M and 12.7 mm “Black Spear” sniper rifles. Through continuous training, we acquire greater proficiency and ensure reliable support for our troops carrying out assigned tasks on the ground. This tactical exercise has enhanced personnel’s skills, as well as the unit’s ability to employ weapons systems effectively in all conditions – Junior Sergeant Nikolić underlined.
Tactical drills conducted by the units of the 3rd Army Brigade are part of their regular training cycle conducted through the year with the aim of maintaining and improving professional personnel’s proficiency and the unit’s combat readiness. The execution of the field activity has been inspected by Deputy Army Commander Brigadier General Vladan Milosavljević, accompanied by the Commander of the 3rd Army Brigade, Colonel Saša Todorov. During the inspection, the organization of the field activity and the results achieved on the range were reviewed.