NATO training leaves Ukrainian troops ‘underprepared’ for war

a reply to: putnam6

Now, I am not expert, but I would think this is totally understandable. I can only imagine how every field of conflict is unique, but there must be some consistent tenants of combat that remain true.

I would think a lot of the training would revolve the use of equipment and weapons, as well as certain specialized skills like demolition, military engineering, etc.

originally posted by: Itherael
a reply to: putnam6

Now, I am not expert, but I would think this is totally understandable. I can only imagine how every field of conflict is unique, but there must be some consistent tenants of combat that remain true.

I would think a lot of the training would revolve the use of equipment and weapons, as well as certain specialized skills like demolition, military engineering, etc.

The article mentions the facts that Western trainers are technically fine, but lack the experience of what it's like facing a near-peer foe in a nonmiddle eastern desert scenario.

Ukraine just doesn't have the numbers of troops or the mine-clearing vehicles to breach some of the massive minefields the Russians have laid.

Nor the time to learn how