It was the first time in Ukraine, the privates and sergeants with higher education graduated from courses of military training.

Within three months, participants of the courses have received thorough knowledge that will enable them to become efficient commanders in future.

– Most of the time, participants spent at the International Peacekeeping and Security Centre, having reinforced in practice skills, acquired in the points of permanent dislocation, – said the Head of the Hetman Petro Sahaidachnyi National Army Academy Lieutenant General Pavlo Tkachuk. – The best scientific and teaching staff of our institution was involved in their training. Besides, a lot of resources and military equipment was allocated.

In general, over 60 people have received the courses certificates. All of them will return to their units, where they will receive positions, in accordance with their new acquired knowledge. The courses will be held in the Academy on a full time basis. In a month, the next junior lieutenants will join the ranks of the national army.