The 1st Battalion of the PATRIOT Regiment executed the deployment of a Patriot battery as a part of their continuing training and exercises programme. Following the alert for the battery’s combat team, the unit conducted a 200-kilometre deployment road move. Simultaneously, all of the regiment’s fire units executed moves into different deployed sites, showcasing their skills to establish operational readiness in a well-coordinated and synchronised manner.
The exercise involved all deployment processes from receiving the mission, swift team mobilisation, compliance with operational protocols, seamless integration into and connection to the national command and control system.
“This deployment not only underscores the unit’s readiness and adaptability, but also represents the culmination of an extensive training process, marking one of the final objectives in their training stages,” said Captain Traian Brehui, deputy commander of the 1st battalion.
“Our mission entails the defence of a specific objective or force, requiring us to arrive at a designated time, following a specific route, armed with a prescribed striking power – this is what we successful performed in today’s exercise,” he added highlighting the significance of the mission.
Captain Brehui emphasized the team’s preparedness for all operational conditions, with morale at an all-time high, reaffirming their commitment to maintaining optimal readiness.
“The successful deployment of the PATRIOT battery underscores the Romanian Air Force’s steadfast commitment to enhancing defence capabilities and safeguarding national and NATO airspace,” he concluded. “With their exemplary performance, the team sets a benchmark for operational excellence and demonstrates readiness to respond effectively to any potential threats,” he added.
