Ukrainian Cadets to Benefit from Training by U.S. Experts at Military Academies

20 February, 2024 Students of Ostroh Academy.

2022. Photo credst: oa.edu.ua Specialists from the United States will train Ukrainian cadets at local military colleges and academies.

Deputy Minister of Defense Natalia Kalmykova emphasized that military academies in Ukraine should now focus on training future sergeants and officers according to the standards of the United States. The official made this statement during a meeting with representatives of the U.S. company Sonata. According to Kalmykova, in addition, "it is very important to change the military culture, because the future of the Ukrainian army depends on it."

"I am convinced that large-scale exercises in Ukraine with the help of U.S. specialists will solve many urgent problems in the Ukrainian army. I am grateful to our American friends for their readiness to interact, transfer their experience and knowledge," the Deputy Minister of Defense stressed.

Nataliia Kalmykova. Photo credits: UNIAN

The ministry noted that Sonata provides Western military expertise, consulting services, and material assistance to Ukraine.

This process takes place in coordination with the Ukrainian Freedom Fund and the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. "As part of the pilot project, one of the Ukrainian training centers will introduce assessment tools used in the United States. The purpose of testing will be to identify potential leaders who will later be able to become sergeants," the ministry representatives added.

Previously, it was announced that the National University of Ostroh Academy would establish a reserve officer training department. The creation of such a department has been part of the development strategy of the Academy since the beginning of its revival.

Ostroh Academy. Photo credits: oa.edu.ua

The work intensified in 2023.

High-quality training of reserve officers and, generally, officers for the Ukrainian army is one of the priority tasks for Ukraine.