Preparations for Exercise Enter Final Phase

Preparations for Exercise Enter Final Phase

From 13 to 17 July, under the command of Chief of the General Staff, First Deputy Defence Minister of Belarus, the military is conducting final reconnaissance of the area where the Belarus-Russia exercise Union Shield 2015 will be held in September this year in Russia.

A Belarusian military delegation will visit the area where the exercise will be held. The members of the delegation will specify the procedures for arrival and accommodation of the Belarusian military contingent, its participation in the exercise, assigned tasks and sequence of activities when carrying out training and combat missions.

In addition, the Belarusian and Russian military will discuss providing command and control, coordination, and comprehensive support for the Belarusian troops.