Tank crews of the Russian military bases from South Ossetia, Armenia and Abkhazia have started training for tank biathlon competitions for the title of the best crews at the Prudboy training ground of the Southern Military District in the Volgograd Region.
All participants of the competition will perform on modern T-72B3 tanks.
“Tankers will have to compete in the mastery of the entrusted standard equipment, showing the strongest in the speed of passing the distance and the accuracy of hitting various targets. Particular attention is paid to hitting targets to pass the route without penalty points. Among the mentors of the teams are not only the winners of the district and all-army stages, but also the winners and prize-winners of the Army International Games," the press service of the Southern Military District reported.
The command of the Southern Military District noted a steady increase in the level of combat training of military personnel, as well as the readiness of crews for competitions.