Saturday, December 26, 2015

Competition air defense forces “Clean Sky” has expanded the number of disciplines – RIA Novosti

MOSCOW, December 25 – RIA Novosti. Competition ground forces air defense “Clean Sky”, which will be held in the framework of the “Army of international games,” next year, the greatly expanded membership and controversial subjects, told reporters the chief of air defense troops of the Land Forces, Lieutenant-General Alexander Leonov.

“In the first place, has changed the name of the contest and his program. He will be called” Clear Sky 2016 “. This is due to a change in the composition of teams and weapons, “- he said on the eve of the 100th anniversary of the founding of army air defense.

According to him, now in addition to units of the armed man-portable air defense systems, in the contest will be taking part and the unit having to armed with anti-aircraft guns and 25 mm caliber.

He also noted that the increased number of controversial subjects. Teams will compete in the sprint, pursuit and mixed relay.

“I want to note that these changes to the program made according to the wishes of our foreign colleagues – participants of the last competition,” – said Leonov.

He added that the tried and tested during the team’s training methods for training air defense forces “actively introduced and used in the organization and execution of combat training”.

During the “Army of International Game 2015″ Russian specialists air defense forces took part in the “Masters of antiaircraft battle” that took place in Yeisk.

The first in the history of the Armed Forces Army-2015 international games were held from 1 to August 15, from Novosibirsk to the Caspian by 11 sites. The skill and professionalism showed 57 teams from 17 countries. Competitions were held in 14 disciplines, which was played 480 sets of medals.

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