The first Ukrainian forces have arrived in Germany for training on the Marder infantry fighting vehicle. The group should start training on the weapon system as soon as possible. The German government has decided to transfer 40 Marder tanks and 14 Leopard-type main battle tanks to the Ukrainian army.
According to previous information, the course content includes handling the vehicle and its weapon systems, troubleshooting and basic maintenance. The Ukrainian Armed Forces usually have prior technical knowledge or experience in combat. Training on the Marder armored personnel carrier should start first, followed a little later by the Leopard type.
Soldiers can fight in the tank
The training location is the military training area in Munster. There is also the Tank Troop School of the Training Command, the Army’s main training facility for armored combat troops. Infantry fighting vehicles are intended for the protected transport of small groups of soldiers to the combat area and provide fire support. They have a team to operate the vehicle and weapons, and in the rear fighting compartment Panzergrenadiers that can be ejected through a rear hatch. The forces inside and outside the tank support each other.
Main battle tanks such as the Leopard 1 or 2 are used to attack enemy tanks or other targets. Before the training started, the German government had decided to provide the Ukrainian army with 40 Marder tanks and 14 Leopard-type main battle tanks. In addition, the Patriot air defense system will follow. The US government had already promised delivery shortly before Christmas. Washington is also sending Bradley armored personnel carriers and will also offer training.
Not the first workout
Training had already been organized in Germany for the Panzerhaubitze 2000 and the Gepard anti-aircraft gun tank.
Source: Krone
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