Syrsky ordered that the adaptation period for new recruits in the military unit lasts a full 14 days.

He wrote about this on social media.

He reported that the first servicemen have already completed their training, taking 1.5 months instead of the usual 30-day program. Now, the command is working on creating conditions for the training to last 2 months.

“The further course for newcomers in the military unit is set for 5-14 days. However, under the current conditions of intense combat, this requirement is not always met. He emphasized the need to ensure a full 14-day adaptation period for recruits in the brigades. Commanders must prepare soldiers as thoroughly as possible for the challenges of modern warfare to keep them in the fight,” noted Syrsky.

Training of Soldiers

Starting from November 1, training centers of all branches of the Armed Forces of Ukraine switched to a basic general military training (BOVP) program with a training duration of 1.5 months. Previously, this took 30 days.

The pilot project was conducted at four training centers, involving around 500 recruits.

The increase in the BOVP duration entails an extension of the programs for fire training, first aid practice, and many additional introductory courses. Overall, the new basic program has increased by 78 hours. The time allocated for fire training has been extended by 33 hours. Training exercises are now practiced in 45 variations (instead of the 23 that were previously performed).

Additional practice also applies to comprehensive tactical training, personnel actions with UAVs and electronic warfare, military topography, warfare technology, combat experience activities, and knowledge and skills in the use of collective weapons.

Earlier, Colonel Yevgeny Mezhevikin, the Deputy Head of the Main Directorate of Doctrines and Training of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, claimed that for the best cadets, there will be rewards — for example, the opportunity to choose their place of service.

Moreover, the General Staff aims to eliminate “rudimentary” training subjects (or those duplicating the content of the BOVP). Plans include the establishment of an Instructor Training School, increasing the number of instructors with combat experience, and involving veterans. As part of this, a rotation of the instructional staff between military units and training centers is also planned.