The awarding of ten conscripts of the 2021 ESSO, who distinguished themselves for their systematic use of the Free Movement Plan, was awarded on Tuesday by the Ministry of Defence, in an event that "has now become an institution with a positive impact", according to Defence Minister Haralambos Petridis.
In his address, which was read on his behalf by Defence Ministry Director General Andreas Louka, Petrides said that the project has the ultimate aim of protecting the lives and physical integrity of National Guardsmen, as well as Contracted Soldiers, from the scourge of road accidents. He pointed out that evidence shows that more and more soldiers, both conscripts and contract soldiers, are taking advantage of the Free Movement Scheme.
In this regard, he congratulated the awarded soldiers "for their conscientiousness and responsible behaviour", adding that they are "an example to be emulated by all young men and women who serve their country".
The Defence Minister explained that through the scheme, the soldier makes the most of the time it takes to move around, because from the moment he boards the bus, for the National Guard he is considered to have already reported for duty at the camp where he is serving. At the same time, he added, it also helps his family by avoiding unnecessary transportation costs.
He recalled that last Friday marked the end of the road safety week for National Guardsmen. "The use of simulators, the effective participation of road safety ambassadors, and for the first time the participation from Greece of the Panos Mylonas Road Safety Institute gave a special boost this year as the whole training was interactive and essential," he added.
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