From 1 to 13 October in the regiments dislocated in Ararat, Gegharkunik, Syunik, Tavush districts regiment, battalion or company tactical trainings with combat firing were conducted.

From 17 to 20 September in the training centre of RA AF peacekeeping brigade “ZAR” in the framework of the NATO operative skills concept a three-day military exercise was conducted on the scenario of peacekeeping operations.
In connection with the conclusion of the exercises on 20th September the arrived consulting groups from NATO and USA highly assessed the professional preparation of the peacekeeping brigade’s servicemen, especially mentioning their excellent military discipline.

Recently NKR Army of Defense Commander Lieutenant General Movses Hakobyan in the interview with military expert David Jamalyan presented works on ensuring military service security on the front line, spoke on army’s arms and combat abilities. To prevent enemy’s subversive groups invasion undermining has been conducted. During 8 months of 2012 eight subversive groups’ invasions were prevented.

Each year Armed Forces authorities organize a contest between Public-State Training (PST) group leaders. This year the 1st and 2nd stages took place in August and the 3rd, final one on 24th September in the regiment under the command of Colonel Vahram Grigoryan.

22nd September in the regiment headed by Colonel S.Khachatryan a solemn function was held dedicated to the Signal Corps Day. The function started with blessings by RA AF spiritual head Vrtanes Archbishop Abrahamyan. Afterwards Signal Department Head, Signal Corps Head Colonel K Mouradyan gave a speech.
Some servicemen were awarded. In the end of the function the people present put flowers on the memorial of Major General Arthur Papazyan who had a big contribution in the development of the Signal Corps.

Since 2000 September 7th is observed in the RA AF as Engineering Troops Day because that day owing to the brilliant work of engineering sub-units in the Lachin corridor enemy’s advancement was prevented.

The main task of our engineering troops is to enhance troops’ viability and realize appropriate works to make military installations. Today premises from stone and field sheltered canteens have been constructed and furnished in the positions. We have also equipped observing points and fire points. Equipped with engineering equipment control points are the best means for struggle with enemy’s subversive groups.

Many years the training brigade prepares commanders of units for our armed forces.
– Recently efficiency of the training process significantly has been increased, – tells Deputy Commander of one of the motorized infantry battalions Major M.Kosyan. That is caused with two factors. First, our training regiment admits soldiers from other regiments and prepares them as unit commanders. Now unit commanders of the main staff have been substituted with contract-sergeants.