The Airborne Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine will not abandon parachute jumps, as they toughen up the personnel, and during training for these jumps, instructors drill the soldiers’ actions until they become second nature.
This was reported by Ukrinform, citing Vitalii, call sign “Sapsan,” the head of the airborne training school at the 199th Training Center of the Airborne Assault Forces.
“Under the current war conditions, parachute jumps are hardly ever used, but no European or NATO country excludes airborne operations from the training of its military personnel. This toughens up the personnel, builds self-confidence and confidence in their actions. When you take a step into the unknown, you push yourself beyond your limits. It’s good psychological training. This skill is necessary, even if it’s not relevant today. Because tomorrow, EWs or air defense systems might appear, and we’ll be able to return to jumping. There are parachute systems that allow for a drop 30–40 km deep into enemy territory,” noted “Sapsan.”
According to him, for jumps to be carried out, it’s important that there be no strong wind. Cold, on the other hand, isn’t a problem, because in winter they’ve even landed at temperatures as low as -27°C. Before jumping, the soldiers undergo a 40-hour training course.
