The commander of the Third Assault Unit explained the reasons for the shortage of personnel at the front lines.

The issue of personnel shortages on the front lines is rooted not just in the operations of territorial recruitment centers but in a general distrust of the system. This perspective was expressed by the commander of the Third Assault Brigade, Andrey Biletsky, in an interview with "Ukrainian Truth".

"If people understand that they will end up in a combat training center where they won’t actually receive proper training, where the number of fired rounds is a third, or sometimes even less, than the Soviet standard for a young soldier, where they realize that they will further encounter an equally incompetent sergeant... and this will be their ruler of life and death - then that’s not very motivating," the military leader stated.

In his opinion, the primary cause of fear among recruits is the unknown. People feel insecure when they do not understand what awaits them on the battlefield, how to act, and how to survive in combat conditions. This fear is common to all - both newcomers and experienced soldiers, although its nature differs.

Biletsky emphasized that the lack of training exacerbates the situation. He is convinced that quality education could be the solution to the problem. A systematic approach can transform any individual into a trained fighter capable of performing the basic infantry tasks.

The commander particularly highlighted the need to enhance the training of junior officers and to change the approaches to basic training. This will not only strengthen the army but also reduce losses on the front.

According to him, recruits should undergo much more intensive training than they currently do, to minimize risks on the front lines and improve the effectiveness of combat operations.

"For quality combat training, there are already professional training centers. They just need to be scaled up," he added.

Biletsky also noted the importance of establishing professional training centers with qualified instructors. He suggested involving experienced sergeants and soldiers who have participated in combat operations in this task. Despite temporary difficulties related to selecting specialists from active units, this will yield significant results. According to his estimates, training one group of instructors may take 4-6 months, after which they will be able to train thousands of new fighters simultaneously, which will significantly enhance the quality of military training.

Thus, in Biletsky's view, improving the effectiveness of the armed forces is directly linked to a re-evaluation of the personnel training system and the establishment of a professional instructor corps.

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