by Trad Bosnia » Mon Jun 27, 2022 8:14 am
by Blagorgansk » Mon Jun 27, 2022 9:12 am
by Trad Bosnia » Mon Jun 27, 2022 9:46 am
Blagorgansk wrote:(Image)
A Sukhoi Superjet 100 lands at a Bosnian airfield. It is a chartered plane, as the government of Blagorgansk wanted to make a good first impression on the cadets. It is staffed by Blagorussian flight attendants, mostly women with fair hair. There is one man and one women with dark hair also on the five person flight attendant staff. Civilian pilots, older heavy men, stand next to the door to greet the passengers.
There is room for up to 75 cadets. Four Blagorussian Army officers safe on board, two standing outside to greet the cadets. If only a few cadets will be traveling, it will be no problem for the plane. This aircraft is still more fuel efficient than military aircraft or smaller jets.
Radio signals the cadets to exit the waiting area and line up to enter the aircraft.
by Blagorgansk » Mon Jun 27, 2022 10:02 am
by Trad Bosnia » Mon Jun 27, 2022 10:08 am
“You miss… What is your name? Tell me why you want to be an army officer. Are you excited to study in Blagorgansk?”
by Blagorgansk » Mon Jun 27, 2022 10:13 am
by Trad Bosnia » Mon Jun 27, 2022 10:37 am
Blagorgansk wrote:“Very good, cadet Alić“, said the Blagorussian officer. He appeared just under 40 years old with hair cut quite short. He seemed a little heavy but still in shape. A faded scar ran down his left cheek. “I am Major Gregor Ilyich. I am senior instructor at the academy. There will be lots to learn, but it will be a great experience.”
He went on to speak with other cadets. The officers had already been looking for standouts and anyone with personality.
by Blagorgansk » Mon Jun 27, 2022 11:10 am
by Trad Bosnia » Mon Jun 27, 2022 11:28 am
Blagorgansk wrote:After speaking with the cadets, the Blagorussian officers met near the front of the aircraft. They spoke about who they talked to and what they noticed. They would be determining leaders for the class’s squads. Junior leaders would be responsible for keeping track of their classmates.
The flight went deep into the night. Cadets were given water and juice. Afternoon snacks were followed with dinner later in the evening. There was a choice of chicken or fish as the main course. They could also choose between rice or noodles. Pasta was offered as a vegetarian alternative.
After several hours an announcement was made to prepare for landing. The aircraft touched down at a rather desolate looking airfield deep in Blagorgansk. It was about 10pm or 2200 hours. The students formed up in rows of 15 when they exited the plane.
“When I call your name, fall out of formation and move to the first spot on your row.” This meant they had to take one step backwards and jog to the far right of their line.
“Merjem Alić, Mojsije Alkalaj, Abdulhamid Fazlić, Roxselanne Hadžić, and Noa Horvat… Fall out to the lead spot of your line… If two of you are in the same line, find a line which has not been claimed.”
As the cadets moved, the Major added, “you are the squad leaders of the group. You must help keep track of your squad. You are responsible for them. First formation is at 0600 hours.”
A group of 5 buses pulled up. It would take them to the housing area. Each group of 15 would stay in a large cabin. There were 5 rooms with four beds each, leaving room for the cadets to spread out. A dining area was in the middle of the cabins. There were also two fairly large classroom buildings. Facilities including an obstacle course and rifle ranges could be seen along the way.
Trucks also came to unload their bags from the plane and bring those to the housing area as well.
by Blagorgansk » Mon Jun 27, 2022 11:47 am
by Trad Bosnia » Mon Jun 27, 2022 11:49 am
Blagorgansk wrote:When morning comes, the officers meet with the squad leaders at 5AM. They must be in formation at 0600 hours in exercise clothing. They will start with stretching, calisthenics and a 2.5 mile jog just to keep everyone loose and prepare for more intense workouts.
At the formation, two Blagorussian attack helicopters fly over the formation to welcome the cadets and motivate them.
by Blagorgansk » Mon Jun 27, 2022 11:57 am
by Trad Bosnia » Mon Jun 27, 2022 12:03 pm
Blagorgansk wrote:After the stretching and warm up exercises, they take off for a slow run in formation. They sing cadence calls which time their jogging. If any cadets are slower than the pace, a slower group of runners is made from any who fall back.
It is a beautiful run through a woodland environment. The dirt path leads them through many tall, dark green trees of both leaf and pine. They see more rifle ranges and a campsite where tents are pitched.
After the jog, there is a competition. A relay race between each of the squads. Each runner sprints 50 meters down and 50 meters back before passing a baton to the next teammate.
by Blagorgansk » Mon Jun 27, 2022 4:47 pm
by Trad Bosnia » Tue Jun 28, 2022 2:23 am
Blagorgansk wrote:The losing team is ordered to do extra pushups. The cadre hopes the shared challenges will force them together. They didn’t hear any discriminatory remarks, but if they did those cadets would be in major trouble. Cadet Alkalaj must also complete the push-ups with his soldiers.
While doing so the instructors lecture them on teamwork, discipline and working harder. “You are all one team, act like it.” The instructors couldn’t tell the root of the problem, but they saw hints of bad attitudes or lack of effort.
The students had time to shower and eat breakfast before the morning’s task.
by Blagorgansk » Tue Jun 28, 2022 9:30 am
by Trad Bosnia » Tue Jun 28, 2022 9:33 am
Blagorgansk wrote:They are informed the next step is a rifle range. This includes pop up targets with 15 lanes. Each squad lines up and takes their turn together. Any students who need extra practice shoot after the last squad in groups of up to 15. It takes some time.
Lunch is served at the rifle range. Trucks bring out containers of food and serve them from truckbeds. The classes march back and must prepare for a brief class.
by Blagorgansk » Tue Jun 28, 2022 11:04 am
by Trad Bosnia » Tue Jun 28, 2022 11:15 am
Blagorgansk wrote:No punishments are given. Instead students are told how important this skill is, even for officers. They will likely return to the range at a later date.
A large auditorium style class room awaits the students after a short break of personal time in the living area. They are told they may be able to visit a gym in the classroom building later in the day, where they can play basketball or soccer in a field behind the building.
The classroom itself is well ventilated, well illuminated and clean. Students don’t have to sit with their squads.
Meanwhile, the aircraft which brought the Bosnian cadets to Blagorgansk is reloading. This time the passengers are 75 Blagorussian cadets. They will arrive late the next morning, knowing they’ll have to sleep on the plane.
by Blagorgansk » Tue Jun 28, 2022 12:05 pm
by Trad Bosnia » Tue Jun 28, 2022 12:13 pm
“What are some of the important parts of a well run unit"
What would you demand of your soldiers and equipment?”
by Blagorgansk » Tue Jun 28, 2022 12:19 pm
by Trad Bosnia » Tue Jun 28, 2022 12:44 pm
Cadet Horvat, how would you build a fighting force tailored to a desert-urban unit? Which sub unit types of what branches would you hope to use?”
by Blagorgansk » Tue Jun 28, 2022 2:37 pm
by Trad Bosnia » Tue Jun 28, 2022 10:47 pm
Blagorgansk wrote:“Very sound plan, Cadet Horvat”, the major replied. “It makes sense to bring different assets. Air defense artillery, infantry, armor, field artillery. There is a name for this.. Combined arms doctrine. So it makes sense that you want these units to be used to working with each other. They should train together often. This is where we see nations build troop organization within divisions and brigades using combined arms doctrine. In a Brigade of 5000 soldiers, different branches should be a part of that unit. In a division of 10,000 soldiers, there should be varied brigades further pushing combined arms doctrine, but with slight differences in the brigades to build to that category.”
He asked another cadet, “but what are we forgetting?” The answer was correct. “Right. Supply, logistics. Maintenance to repair… Medical units.. And this includes within each infantry battalion of 1000 soldiers, and within armored units, and inside of artillery battalions. So we see how everything blends together. Back up your supply lines. Reinforce your units with combined arms doctrine to the smallest troop level you can. Any questions?”
If there were no questions, they would be released for 90 minutes of sports before dinner. They’d then have training organized by their squad leaders until the last formation at 8pm or 2000 hours. After that it would be a free time until the next morning.
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