Future Medical Service Officers Master Firearms Training

Recently, students enrolled in the reserve medical service officer training program at the Department of Disaster Medicine and Military Medicine of TNMU successfully completed live-fire training exercises using combat weapons.

The practical training at the shooting range became a logical culmination of the theoretical military training course. Under the guidance of experienced instructors, future medical professionals practiced skills in handling:

• the AK-74 assault rifle: firing at targets at various distances;
• the PM pistol: improving accuracy and rapid response techniques.

In addition to live firing, special attention was paid to strict adherence to safety measures, rules for handling weapons, their disassembly and assembly, and tactics for operating at a firing position.

“For a military doctor, the ability to handle weapons is not only a statutory requirement, but also a means of protecting the wounded and self-defense in extreme combat conditions,” noted the department’s instructors.

The students demonstrated a high level of discipline and composure, and achieved decent results in target engagement.

The experience gained is an integral part of shaping the professional profile of a medical service officer ready to perform assigned tasks within the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Together to victory! Glory to Ukraine!