The duration of mandatory basic combined arms training of recruits in the training centers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has been increased from 30 to 45 days from November 1, 2024, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said, citing the decision of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrsky.

As noted by the Main Directorate of Doctrines and Training of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine during a conversation with journalists, a pilot project launched in October to increase the duration of training at four training centers, where about 500 recruits were involved, showed good results. Therefore, from November 1, all training centers were transferred to 45-day training.

Thus, the new basic program was increased by 78 hours. Among the key indicators are the strengthening of fire training (its duration has been increased by 33 hours), tactical training (by six hours), and complex tactical exercises (by 18). In addition, the new program includes 45 shooting exercises (previously 23).

Additional practice also includes mastering collective weapons, countering enemy UAVs, and the basics of electronic warfare. Unmanned aerial vehicle companies are also being introduced in training centers. In addition, a basic instructor course has been introduced.

In turn, UAV training abroad will be transferred to a one and a half month duration from January 2025.

The increase in the duration of training is being introduced as part of the Saving the Lives of Servicemen program, aimed at improving the training of Ukrainian defenders.