142nd training center of the SOF
| 142nd training center of the SOF | |
|---|---|
| Ukrainian: 142-й навчальний центр ССО | |
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| Founded | December 6, 2016 |
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Branch | Special Operations Forces |
| Type | Training center |
| Motto(s) | Victory loves diligence |
The 142nd training center of the SOF (Ukrainian: 142-й навчальний центр ССО) is a training center of special operations forces of Ukraine.
History
[edit]On May 14, 2016, the first graduation of 29 instructors of the training center of the Special Operations Forces of the qualification course as part of the program of the United Multinational Group (i.e. the United States, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia) took place.[1]
On November 15, 2016, 35 instructors of the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine graduated in Khmelnytskyi. Special Operations Forces instructors were trained within the framework of a qualification course that lasted 6 months in accordance with the program of the Joint Multinational Group (i.e. the United States, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia) training — "Ukraine" (JMTG-U).[2]
The grand opening of the center took place on December 6, 2016, with the participation of the President of Ukraine, who presented the battle banner. At the time of the opening, it was noted, that 58 instructors of the centre completed qualification courses led by instructors from NATO partner countries. In addition, the Center includes highly professional fighters who gained combat experience during the ATO, of which more than 30 were awarded state and departmental awards.[3]
From July 18, 2017, the training center of the simplified taxation system was planned to switch to a new buffet-type food system.[4]
On July 29, 2017, the Minister of Defense of Ukraine announced an increase in funding for special operations forces, in particular, additional funds are planned to be directed to the development of the training center.[5]
On June 4–9, 2018, competitions for the best specialist in tactical medicine of the Special Operations Forces were held on the basis of the center.[6]
In September 2018, the center received lightweight body armor and new ballistic helmets from UaRms, SPE "Temp-3000" and "DISI".[7]
On the basis of the center, it is planned to create a training complex with underground engineering communications for the training of special forces. On the basis of the center, it is planned to create a training complex with underground engineering communications for the training of special forces.[8]
On August 24, 2022, the training center was awarded the honorary award "For Courage and Bravery".[9]
References
[edit]- ^ "У Хмельницькому відбувся перший випуск 29 інструкторів-спецпризначенців за програмою НАТО". Міністерство оборони України. Archived from the original on 2022-01-30. Retrieved 2019-10-04.
- ^ "Сили спеціальних операцій Збройних Сил України поповнили 35 інструкторів" [Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine replenished 35 instructors]. mil.gov.ua. 2016-11-15. Archived from the original on 2017-07-29. Retrieved 2023-05-22.
- ^ "Порошенко відкрив 142-й центр Сил спецоперацій у Бердичеві та пообідав там у їдальні" [Poroshenko opened the 142nd center of the Special Operations Forces in Berdychiv and had lunch there in the canteen.]. novynarnia.com (in Ukrainian). 2016-12-06. Archived from the original on 2017-06-30. Retrieved 2023-05-22.
- ^ "Навчальний центр ССО планово перейшов на нову систему харчування ЗСУ" [The training center of the Special Operations Forces has planned to switch to a new food system of the Armed Forces of Ukraine]. mil.in.ua (in Ukrainian). 2017-07-18. Archived from the original on 2017-07-29. Retrieved 2023-05-22.
- ^ "Міністр оборони Степан Полторак повідомив про збільшення фінансового ресурсу Сил спеціальних операцій" [Minister of Defense Stepan Poltorak announced an increase in the financial resource of the Special Operations Forces]. mil.gov.ua. 2017-06-29. Archived from the original on 2017-07-29. Retrieved 2023-05-22.
- ^ "Сили спецоперацій визначили кращого фахівця з тактичної медицини" [Special operations forces have identified the best specialist in tactical medicine]. Ukrainian Military Pages. 2018-06-10. Archived from the original on 2018-06-12. Retrieved 2023-05-22.
- ^ "ЗСУ випробують захисні шоломи різних виробників" [The Armed Forces of Ukraine will test protective helmets from different manufacturers]. Ukrainian Military Pages. 2018-09-07. Archived from the original on 2018-06-12. Retrieved 2023-05-22.
- ^ "ССО збудують підземний полігон для тренування бійців" [The Special Operations Forces will build an underground training ground for fighters]. Ukrainian Military Pages. 2018-09-07. Archived from the original on 2018-09-07. Retrieved 2023-05-22.
- ^ ""Про відзначення почесною відзнакою "За мужність та відвагу""" ["On awarding the honorary award "For courage and bravery"]. president.gov.ua. 2022. Retrieved 2023-05-22.