From October 16th to 18th, planned military exercises of the 19th Combat Support Battalion of the 1st Riga Brigade of the National Guard will take place in Ropaži and Bauska regions.
The training will take place in the Garkalne area of Ropaži municipality, as well as in Bauska municipality, in the vicinity of Vecumnieki and Zvirgzde quarries, and from October 17 to 18 in the Cekule area of Ropaži municipality.
"The aim of the training is to improve the tactical and combat skills of the National Guardsmen, maintaining the unit in a high state of readiness to respond to any situation. Special emphasis will be placed on the ability of soldiers and National Guardsmen to operate outside their usual service area, as well as to adapt to various terrain and tactical conditions," according to a release frmo the National Armed Forces (NBS).
During the exercises, the National Guard may be visible on the move. Drones and training ammunition may cause noise but will not endanger human life or health,and the movement of military transport on the roads is no cause for alarm, local residents are advised. At the end of the exercises, the territories used will be cleaned up, the armed forces promise.
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