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From 7 to 11 May 2023, within the framework of the Bilateral Defence Cooperation Programme between the Armed Forces of the Republic of Cyprus and the State of Israel, the International Tactical Post-Troop Exercise "AGAPINOR-2023" took place in Cyprus.
The purpose of the exercise was to train the participating forces in the context of a realistic and constantly changing operational environment, within which they were called upon to respond to particularly challenging operational scenarios, in order to enhance interoperability, as well as to increase their combat and deterrence capabilities.
The planning and coordination of the exercise was carried out by the General Staff of the National Guard and the National Training Center of the Israel Defense Forces and at the tactical level by the 6th M/K Battalion, in coordination with the Air Force Command, the Commando Command and the National Guard Directorate, whose National Guard teams participated in individual scenarios of the exercise.
It was conducted jointly, through the cooperation of the Exercise Coordination and Control Centres and the exchange of liaisons at the various levels of command. In particular, the scenario of the exercise included, inter alia, individual interdisciplinary small- and medium-scale dual-activity exercises involving special and airborne operations, combat in populated areas, mountain combat, small arms firing, as well as Combat Support and Logistics exercises.
At the conclusion of the exercise, the Chief, Lieutenant General Demokritos Zervakis, congratulated the personnel for the planning, preparation and successful conduct of the exercise, as well as for their level of readiness, operational training, high morale and professionalism. He also thanked the other state agencies that supported the exercise in terms of security, fire safety, medical, technical and other support, as well as the local authorities within the administrative boundaries of which the various individual scenarios were carried out.
The exercise is part of the grid of international cooperation developed by the National Guard, under the direction of the Ministry of Defence, and is a continuation of the upgraded cooperation between the Armed Forces of the two states.
The exercise is part of the grid of international cooperation developed by the National Guard, under the direction of the Ministry of Defence, and is a continuation of the upgraded cooperation between the Armed Forces of the two states.
The exercise is a continuation of the upgraded cooperation between the Armed Forces of the two states. It is also an opportunity for the exchange of knowledge and experience between the parties involved and contributes significantly to increasing the operational capabilities of personnel. It enhances interoperability and highlights the excellent relationship between the two countries, which contributes to strengthening stability and security in the Eastern Mediterranean region.
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