Prior to this, the main tactical army units were brigades. Now the division will include Brigades Iron Wolf, Zemaytia and Auksteutia, as well as air defense units, engineering and technical support, intelligence and artillery.
The first division of the army was created in Lithuania, which combined all the country’s regular troops. This was reported by the Lithuanian Ministry of Defense’s Press Service on Tuesday, January 28th.
The Lithuanian Army’s 1st Division restoration ceremony was held in the city of Hand in the central part of the country with the participation of state leadership and armed forces. This happened 250 years after the creation of the first permanent division in 1775.
Prior to this, the major tactical units of the Lithuanian army were brigades. Today the new division will include the brigades of Iron Wolf, Zemaytia and the reserve auksteity, as well as air defense units, engineering and technical support, intelligence and artillery.
The commander of the division was appointed Brigade General Aurelius Alasusskas. The new headquarters will begin battle training this year, and the division must achieve the full effectiveness of the battle by 2030.
As noted in the Ministry of Defense, the presence of the National Division will allow the Lithuanian Army to interact with other NATO divisions, ensuring availability, fire support, logistics, intelligence and other required operations.
“We are strengthening our capabilities for restraint and protection from the enemy., Commander of the Lithuanian aircraft.
Remember that in Lithuania, the construction of three new military bases continues, which will be used to deploy their own NATO forces and allies located in Lithuania.
Earlier it was reported that Lithuania had established the ways of territorial counterobs near the bridge connecting the country to the Russian Federation, as well as the Ford along the Neman River.
Source: korrespondent
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