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Admissions
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During the 2011-2012 academic years, the Cadets Military Lyceum and the David Aghmashenebeli National Defense Academy will be offering new initiatives. The Cadets‘ Military Lyceum of the Ministry of Defense of Georgia continues to receive a new flow of students. Military lyceum has already announced the enrollment of male school children from public schools under the age of 17 who will successfully finish the 9th grade during the 2010-2011 academic years. The Lyceum studying process will be led in accordance with the National Educational Plan of the Georgian Ministry of Education and Science. The study process lasts for 3 years. After completing their studies, graduates will be granted with a certificate of full course of secondary education, as well as a relevant military certificate. Cadets will be provided with accommodation (barrack), meals, medical services, military and sports uniforms, as well as study equipment.
Applicants must pass relevant tests in general skills, a physical test and a medical examination. One-hundred applicants who are recognized as physically healthy by the medical commission and those who obtain the highest scores will be enrolled in the Lyceum. Special attention will be paid to the applicants’ basic academic performance in school.
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Aliante 2011
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The national final for Aliante 2011 was held at the Sachkhere Mountain Training School. The project involved 25 teams who vied for a spot to participate in the international final being held in Montenegro on July 4-10. Five winning teams will make the journey to Montenegro to represent Georgia in the Aliante 2011 final.
The contest, held at the Sachkhere Mountain Training School, included two stages; in the first stage the participants answered questions pertaining to NATO and security issues. During the second stage of the contest, the teams had to oppose one another in overcoming obstacles and in mountain preparation. With the assistance of the instructors from the training school, the juveniles fired from M-4 automatic rifles at a100 meters distance.
All participants of Aliante 2011 were awarded with certificates for participating in the contest. The Commander of the Sachkhere Mountain Training School, Major Vasil Kopeikin, granted the winners the passes for participation in the international final.
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“Kitchen Garden in the Conflict Zone”
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Cadets of the Military Lyceum visited the Liberty Theatre, where the company members of the theatre performed “Kitchen Garden in the Conflict Zone” especially for them. The theatre performance vividly describes all emotions and patriotism that are bred in the bones of the natives of the conflict zone. The performance “Kitchen Garden in the Conflict Zone” deserved great applause and ovations from the cadets. A new performance was staged in January based on the play written by Tamar Pkhakadze on the motives of the military conflict.
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Taking a Military Oath
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A total of 1,340 recruits belonging to the Georgian Armed Forces recently took a military oath. The formal ceremony was held in the Bagrati cathedral located in Kutaisi. Father Kalistrate gave his blessing to the soldiers and wished them success in accomplishing their duties.
The oath-taking ceremony was attended by Commander of Training and Military Education of Joint Staff Lieutenant-Colonel Malkhaz Makaradze and Commander of the Krtsanisi National Training Centre Major Malkhaz Merlani.
The recruits underwent the basic combat preparation course on the 3rd Infantry Brigade base. Within a four-month period of training, they were provided lessons in both theory and practice. Within the framework of the trainings, they underwent training in firearms, military topography and learned the basics of communications and medical first-aid. The soldiers will be allocated to the Second and Fourth Infantry Brigades and will serve in the Armed Forces during the year.
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Bulgarian Chief of Defense Visits Georgia
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Bulgaria’s Chief of Defense- General Simeon Simeonov paid a three-day official visit to Georgia. On June 24, the Chief of Joint Staff of the Georgian Armed Forces- Major-General Devi Chankotadze held a meeting with General Simeonov along with the delegation members of the General Staff of the Republic of Bulgaria.
During the meeting the Georgian and Bulgarian counterparts discussed issues over the ongoing reforms and cooperation perspectives within the sphere of defense. The sides expressed their willingness and readiness to share their experiences in military education.
General Simeonov also held a meeting with First Deputy Defense Minister Nodar Kharshiladze. Later, Simeonov paid tribute to the honor of the fallen heroes in the war for the territorial integrity of Georgia and decorated the memorial for the fallen soldiers with a wreath at Mukhatgverdi military cemetery. The delegation from the Republic of Bulgaria visited the squadron in the Marneuli region as well.
General Simeonov, accompanied by the members of the delegation, visited the Krtsanisi National Training Center and The Occupation Museum.
The Bulgarian Delegation left Georgia on June 23.
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American General’s Visit
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Lieutenant General Mark Hertling from the U.S. Army Europe Command paid an official visit to Georgia. The Lieutenant General of the U.S. Army Europe Command held meetings with Chief of Joint Staff of Georgian Armed Forces Major General Devi Chankotadze and the First Deputy Defense Minister Nodar Kharshiladze. The sides briefed each other on the bilateral cooperation issues between Georgia and the US and spoke about the importance of the joint training exercise “Shared Horizons 2011”.
One of the main goals of the American general’s visit was to attend the joint training that aimed to increase the effectiveness of the response to natural disasters. The combined bilateral, humanitarian assistance and response exercise was designed to prepare all parties to respond effectively and efficiently in the event of a natural disaster. The exercise took its start at the Georgian National Guard Training Center in Tbilisi on June 20 and lasted four days. Hertling’s primary role is the training of U.S. Army soldiers and units for contingency and full-spectrum operations. He is also responsible for building partner-capacity within the 51 allied nations that are part of the European area of operation.
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Georgia’s 33rd Light Infantry Battalion works to bring peace, justice to Shukvani
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SHUKVANI, Helmand Province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan - Soldiers of the Republic of Georgia’s Army 33rd Light Infantry Battalion, 3rd Infantry Brigade, are currently deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
The battalion arrived in Afghanistan in early May 2011, relieving the 32nd LIB upon completion of their combat tour. Both battalions fall under the command of Regimental Combat Team 8 while serving in Afghanistan.
RCT-8 provides the 33rd LIB with the logistical support required to maintain a battalion-sized element in combat while the Georgians perform the same responsibilities expected of any Marine battalion operating in Afghanistan.
“We are doing the same stuff as Marines, such as patrolling in the area of operation,” said Maj. Vasil Pareshishvili, chief of staff for the 33rd LIB. “We are going to villages and talking to the local population, letting them know that we came for peace.”
“Every day is an accomplishment in the fact that this battalion is here,” said U.S. Marine Maj. Christopher Kemp, the Georgian Liaison Team commanding officer. “They are at a disadvantage in terms of interchangeability, and to be such a small nation and to contribute so much, given where they are, that in itself, you can’t say enough good things about that.”
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40 Hummer-Type Vehicles sent to Georgia from US
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The US Department of Defense transferred 40 Hummer-type vehicles to Georgia. There was a ceremony held at the Krtsanisi National Training Centre where the vehicles were presented.
The first Deputy Defense Minister of Georgia Nodar Kharshiladze, and the United States Chargй d’Affaires, Kent Logsdon attended the ceremony.
The M1151 type (30 pieces) and M1151A1 type (10 pieces) armored vehicles will be used during the preparation trainings for peacekeeping missions. The vehicles will be used by the battalion which will be deployed to the NATO-led ISAF operations in Afghanistan.
After the end of the training, the Hummers will become the state property of Georgia.
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Visit to the Republic of Poland
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The Georgian Minister of Defense Bacho Akhalaia, recently went on a two-day official visit to the Republic of Poland. The Georgian defense minister held a face to face meeting with his Polish counterpart Bogdan Klich. The delegations of both countries also held meetings. The main topics during the meetings comprised of discussions on international peacekeeping missions, partnership with NATO and support provided to Georgia on NATO integration by way of Poland.
Special attention was paid to the elaboration of the common plans within the framework of the European Union. According to the statement made by Minister Klich, as the future president country of the European Union, these plans will be one of the main working topics for Poland. “You know that Georgia enjoys full support of Poland on its path to NATO integration. Next year, Poland will take up the rotating role of presidency for the Council of the European Union. Georgia will have full support in this direction as well. During the meeting today we discussed all of the important above- mentioned issues. The main topics of discussion were the NATO-led ISAF operations and the strengthening of cooperation in the military/educational field between Georgia and Poland,” declared the Polish defense minister.
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The UK Defense Minister Visits Georgia
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The Defense Minister of the United Kingdom for International Security Strategy Gerald Howarth, paid an official visit to Georgia. The main goal of his visit was to strengthen relations in the defense sphere between the two countries. The Minister for International Security Strategy of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland held a meeting with Georgian Defense Minister Bacho Akhalaia. During the meeting both sides focused on the existing security situation in the region, Georgia’s integration into NATO and the ongoing reforms being made in the defense sphere.
Within the framework of the official visit, Gerald Howarth also met with Georgia’s First Deputy Defense Minister, Nodar Kharshiladze and the leadership of the MoD and the Joint Staff of the Georgian Armed Forces. He also visited the NATO-Georgia Professional Development Program (PDP) Center and held meetings with the program manager and its participants.
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Interview with the NATO Liaison Officer in the South Caucasus Mr. Zbigniew Rybacki
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Is the ISAF operation the most important challenge for NATO?
NATO has been engaged in several operations. These are: KFOR in Kosovo, Operation Active Endeavour in the Mediterranean and the anti-piracy Operation “Ocean Shield” off the Horn of Africa. We still have our instructors in the training mission in Iraq and NATO is engaged in supporting African Union missions. Not long ago, NATO started its “Operation Unified Protector” in Libya but, of course, Afghanistan remains our highest priority.
It is essential to combine forces and the efforts of all actors in this very complex operation. Our partners have been supporting us strongly. Georgia contributes significantly to ISAF by deploying troops and military instructors and the Alliance appreciates it very much.
NATO has an open-door policy for new countries but it does not guarantee 100% membership. How can Georgia’s contribution to ISAF operation help our country to join NATO?
Indeed, one of NATO‘s polices is to keep the door of the Alliance open to new members. This is our strong position and nobody beyond the alliance has the right to veto it. However, the fact that the door is open does not mean that entering that door is an easy process. The applicant country has to meet certain requirements through conducting democratic reforms, as well as reforms in the political, military, economic and social spheres. Many of the reforms are long-term and we may not see their results for years to come. Political and democratic reforms need continuation. Georgia has done a lot in bringing its level of development closer to Western standards. However, there is still a ways to go. The Annual National Program is an excellent tool which helps you meet the necessary requirements. It has been underscored on various occasions, including the Lisbon Summit and the last meeting of Foreign Ministers in Berlin; it helps the Allies see the progress Georgia constantly makes.
As mentioned above, the Alliance also appreciates very much Georgia‘s contribution to NATO-led operations. Your country has proven many times that it is a true security provider. Georgian soldiers also contributed to the operation in Kosovo. We remember Georgia’s significant engagement in the coalition operation in Iraq. Your current participation in ISAF brings respect among Allies. The Georgia – NATO relationship is an excellent example of a true partnership. But let me make it clear, Georgia participates in ISAF not to buy votes among Allies but because your country shares, along with NATO member states and other partners, democratic values and security challenges which are of our common concern. This is very well seen and appreciated by the Alliance and, in my mind, should be seriously taken into account. But, as I have already mentioned, there are many other requirements which have to be fulfilled before your country is invited to join NATO. Let me emphasize this again, within the last several years, Georgia has made tremendous progress and is on the right path to achieving its strategic goal – integration with the Euro-Atlantic structure.
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NATO Defense Ministerial in Brussels
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Georgian Defense Minister Bacho Akhalaia attended the NATO Defense Ministerial meeting. The North Atlantic Council (NAC) met at the level of defense ministers in Brussels, NATO HQ on June 8-9. Within the framework of the NATO Defense Ministerial, the meeting of the North Atlantic Council has been held in the NATO HQ with non-NATO ISAF contributing Nations. Throughout the meeting, defense ministers dealt with the ways of securing stability in Afghanistan and set out the future plans.
The meetings of the NAC at the level of defense ministers was opened by the NATO Secretary General, Anders Fogh Rasmussen. He began his opening remarks by paying tribute to the ISAF and Afghan forces that have been killed or injured in Afghanistan. “Afghanistan remains our largest operation and our key operational priority. And we are making progress, in particular in the areas of transition, training, and enabling the Afghans to take the lead,” NATO Secretary General said. According to Rasmussen, the Taliban are under pressure everywhere, including their former strongholds in Helmand and Kandahar provinces. Secretary General Rasmussen took the opportunity on behalf of the ISAF family to thank outgoing ISAF Commander General David Petraeus for his dedicated service and extraordinary leadership. He thanked the General for showing firm commitment to the Alliance and the ISAF mission.
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Meeting with General Petraeus
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Georgia’s Minister of Defense, Bacho Akhalaia, held a meeting with David Petraeus, the Commander of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF). David Petraeus once again thanked the Georgian defense minister for the successful participation of the Georgian military in the NATO-led ISAF operation.
At the meeting, the sides discussed the decision to send an additional Georgian battalion to Afghanistan. General Petraeus welcomed this decision and pointed out that Georgia’s involvement in the mission not only makes a considerable contribution to world security, but will also allow Georgia to gain valuable experience. The battalion will be sent to Afghanistan next year.
Bacho Akhalaia and David Petraeus discussed the possibility of establishing a NATO- standard regional training facility. General Petraeus welcomed the initiative to set up a facility that would provide pre-deployment training for international operations. Georgia enjoys the full support of NATO in the implementation of this initiative. According to General Petraeus, he will discuss with American military officials how to make his own contribution to the establishment and successful functioning of this facility.
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