Clan Romanian Land Forces Presentation

CLAN

Target Group Presentation

by University Of Pitesti Manuela Ciucurel Alina Vasile

CLAN – Continuous Learning for Adults with Needs 134649-LLP-1-2007-1-IT-GRUNDTVIG-GMP Grant Agreement 2007-3569/001-001 This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein

Study population

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The present study was conducted in one of the three romanian training schools for the military -

Mihai Viteazul Military Training School (Romanian:

Şcoala de aplicaţie pentru unităţi de luptă “Mihai Viteazul” sau Şcoala de aplicaţie pentru tancuri şi auto “Mihai Viteazul”). The subjects were 33 instructors providing weapon training programs for officers, warrant officers and enlisted men.

Mihai Viteazul Military Training School – general presentation Mihai Viteazul Military Training School is part of the training units of the Romanian Land Forces. Romanian Land Forces (Romanian: Forţele Terestre Române) is the most important component of the Romanian Armed Forces. It is a part of national as well as multinational military structures. Romanian Armed Forces (Romanian: Forţele Armate Române or Armata Română), founded in 1860, is headquarted in Bucharest and comprises three service braches: Land Forces, Naval Forces and Air Foces. Romanian Land Forces includes the following branches: Infantry, Mountain hunters, Artillery, Cavalry, Paratroopers, NBC. Although dating from 1860, modernization took place after 1996, due to specific

governmental

actions

(mainly,

increasing

the

military

budget).

Improvement is seen in areas like equipment modernization, professionalisation of units, reorganization of the command system, implementation of the voluntary military service (from 2006) Presently, the Romanian Military is undergoing a process of restructuring, consisting

in

structure

modernization,

personnel

reducing

and

technological

improvement to meet NATO standards. It is now a modern, operational army and one of the most important new members of NATO (joining NATO took place in March 2004), participating to peacekeeping international missions together with other NATO countries.

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Also, it is planned for operational integration in NATO and EU to happen until 2015, with full technical integration in NATO and EU estimated until 2025). As for the present organisation of the Romanian Land Forces, a few remarks can be made:

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manpower: about 45,800 military personnel;

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career paths (ranks): officers (Ofiţeri); warrant officers (Maiştrii militari); enlisted men (subofiţeri)

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operational structure: territorial corps and battalions are organized into two Infantry Divisions, the Bucharest Garrison, the Honor Regiment, and a few independent supporting battalions as well as a series of instruction centers;

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stated mission:

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executing various military actions, with terrestrial or aeromobile character

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conducting operations and defensive or offensive battles, for capture, or destruction of the invading enemy

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conducting military operations outside the national territory, together with international military forces There are three military high schools (Câmpulung Moldovenesc, Alba Iulia and

Breaza), one military academy (Sibiu), one officers school (Piteşti), 3 training schools (Sibiu, Piteşti, Buzău) and 9 training battalions. These military schools and training units are directly subordinated to the central headquarters.

Mihai Viteazul Military Training School - Military Institute for Armoured Warfare-

Location: Pitesti, Arges - Romania Institution type: Military educational institution - higher education school for officers, warrant officers and enlisted man

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General mission: provides training for the armored warfare (army Humvees; armoured vehicles; infantry fighting vehicles; battle tanks; high mobility vehicles)

Technical as well as tactical elements are included in the curricula. Year founded: 1919 Present form: institutionalized in 1997 Training duration: 4 years

Job Requirements Main objective: to train and instruct specialized military personnel for peace, crisis, war and postwar operatios and missions

Specific objectives and tasks 1. Educational tasks:

Mihai Viteazul Military Training School provides initial and continuous professional training for the following military branches: Infantry, Mountain hunters and Tanks, according to military career requirements and NATO standards and procedures. Main activities:

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providing continuous training for officers, warrant officers and enlisted men;

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providing

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career courses and specialization courses for a peculiar type of weapon;

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providing English language courses;

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providing Information technology courses;

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providing training and assessment for international missions;

2. Instructional tasks This type of tasks are designed to instruct both the commanders and their subordinates according to NATO requirements for modern weapons. The objective is to form well-trained people for individual as well as team work, ensuring optimal functioning of the military both in a major conflict and in a rapid intervention against any type of treath. Main activities:

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instructing commanders in organizational and leadership abilities;

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troop instruction: training the military / volunteers / soldiers for Infantry, Mountain hunters and Tanks

3. Organizational and legal-related tasks - promoting collaboration with other military institutions; - submitting legal proposals, assessing legal regulations related to the military; - proposing normative acts - manuals, guides for weapon utilization; - developing new types of equipment / weapon for the Romanian army

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4. International missions related tasks

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instructing the military for outside international missions

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assessing military training

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