More Information about Ukrainian Instructors that Will Be Trained in Poland.

Poland participates in NATO program of reforming Ukrainian military education DEEP (Defence Education Enhancement Program) together with a few other NATO member states. The objective of the program is to adjust Ukrainian military education to NATO standards.

It was established, in agreement with Ukraine and NATO representatives, on 25-26 March 2015 that three different courses for instructors training Ukrainian NCOs will be conducted in training centres in Poland. First such training will take place in June, next one in September and October. Ukraine declared that about 50 people will participate in them.

The activities realised within the NATO program are aimed at preparing instructors, with the use of Polish training resources, according to NATO standards. During one of the courses Ukrainians will be acquainted with the system of functioning of NCO corps in Polish Armed Forces.

The courses will be carried out in "train the trainers" formula and will enable preparing a group of Ukrainian instructors. It is also considered to organise courses on psychological aid.

All the trainings of Ukrainian instructors will be financed by NATO and Ministry of National Defence. Similar courses will also be organised by other NATO member states.