Armenian peacekeepers participate in NATO-standard based military drillsSeptember 20, 2012 - 20:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On September 17-20, Armenian peacekeeping brigade’s infantry battalion participated in three day military drills based on NATO standards. The testing was conducted by NATO accredited RA officers, with a team of consultants from NATO member countries assisting. The maneuvers brought together 600 peacekeepers, with Armenian armed forces helicopters employed. The consultants highly assessed RA peacekeeping brigade’s training, hailing their military discipline.
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