Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenka conducts unexpected combat readiness inspection, demanding constant alertness from troops.
Unexpected Inspection Ordered
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenka has ordered an unexpected inspection of combat readiness in the country’s armed forces, the state-run Belta agency reported on Friday, January 23. The inspection will cover the 19th Separate Guards Mechanized Brigade, based in Zasłonowe near Lepl in the Vitebsk region.
Inspection Objectives
The main goal of the inspection is to obtain an objective picture of the actual state of the troops and to evaluate the actions of soldiers. The inspection has an unexpected character, and its organization is key, according to the report.
‘Secret’ Inspection Process
In practice, the ‘secret’ inspection process involves the president signing a decree with the plan for the upcoming inspection, which is then marked “secret.” The document is received by the Secretary of State of the Security Council, who travels to the designated military unit with staff members from the State Secretariat.
Constant Readiness Required
During the inspection, soldiers are evaluated on how they handle sudden mobilization of units and implementation of tasks in alarm mode. “Basically, every soldier should be ready to act at any time of day or night,” said Secretary of State of the Security Council Alexander Wolfowicz.
Previous Military Inspection
This follows another wide-ranging military inspection in Belarus ordered by Lukashenka on January 16. During that inspection, issues including the protection of military units and counteraction to modern means, particularly unmanned aerial vehicles, were checked.