A strict quality control mechanism for personnel training has been launched within the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Following inspections conducted in May, eight military units lost the right to independently train recruits. This was announced by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, emphasizing that in matters of combat readiness, "there are no untouchables."
Large-scale inspection and management decisions
In May of this year, inspectors reviewed 72 military units that previously held authorization to conduct Basic Combined Arms Training (BCAT) on their own bases. The audit results served as the basis for a series of strict management decisions.
Syrskyi confirmed that eight units were stripped of their status as independent training centers. The commands of these units, as well as several other brigades and regiments, have been tasked with reviewing their capabilities and radically improving the conditions and content of recruit training.
The human factor as a key element
The Commander-in-Chief emphasized that the determining factor for success remains the human resource. According to him, the quality of training depends directly on the commanders' attitude towards their subordinates.
"Where commanders care for their subordinates, improve living conditions, develop the training base, where instructors accompany recruits and maintain constant feedback — there is higher training quality and fewer cases of unauthorized absence," noted Oleksandr Syrskyi.
The General stressed that the army is moving towards unified high standards, and deviation from them is unacceptable.
Psychological support and reforms
In addition to physical and tactical training, the army plans to strengthen the level of psychological work. Additional measures are being introduced to prevent post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
These steps fit into the context of a large-scale reform of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which was previously announced by the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. According to the head of state, starting from 2026, a demobilization mechanism may be introduced for certain categories of military personnel.
Modernization of the officer corps
Parallel to the inspection of existing units, the system for training future officers is being modernized. Currently, Ukraine is holding an admission campaign for higher military education institutions. Reserve officers will undergo training under updated programs designed to correspond to modern realities of warfare.