Officers of the 7th Air Assault Corps have completed the two-week Steel Will training course, conducted in cooperation with the Security Assistance Group – Ukraine (SAG-U). The program focused on improving command and control, operational planning, and staff coordination skills in the conditions of modern warfare.
The training included:
- Wargaming;
- Targeting;
- Study of Rapid Decision-Making Process principles;
- Review of various operational-level planning concepts;
- Refreshing MDMP (Military Decision-Making Process) procedures in accordance with NATO standards.
“A properly planned military operation is the key to accomplishing a mission while minimizing personnel losses. The strong theoretical knowledge you have gained, combined with the practical experience you already possess, will enhance your effectiveness. Our primary objective remains the destruction of the enemy and preventing further advances,” said Brigadier General Yevhen Lasiychuk, Commander of the 7th Air Assault Corps, recognizing officers who continue their professional development while carrying out combat missions.
During the exercises, officers worked through scenarios involving the halting of enemy offensives on the main axis of attack, the organization of layered and all-round defense, and preparations for offensive operations. All scenarios were designed to closely reflect the realities faced by Ukrainian units on the Pokrovsk front.
The exercise also incorporated realistic battlefield conditions, including the effects of enemy electronic warfare systems, as well as the aggressive use of strike drones and interceptor drones. At the same time, one of the key strengths of Ukraine’s Defense Forces—the integrated UAV-EW-radar network connected to the DELTA situational awareness system—was factored into the planning process.
Following the training, SAG-U representatives highly praised the performance of the Corps headquarters. They noted the officers’ strong professional competence, willingness to learn, and commitment to improving command and control processes even while engaged in active combat operations.
