DEFENSE MINISTER REVIEWS TROOPS

Cuba’s First Vice President Raul Castro appraised the readiness, living conditions and work of the Rescate de Sanguily combat unit in western Cuba Thursday, accompanied by high military chiefs. 

Raul Castro, also Chief of the Cuban Armed Forces received detailed information on the state of the unit from its chief, Brig. Gen. Eliecer Velazquez Almaguer, and reviewed preparations for the military parade for December 2.

That date commemorates the founding of FAR (Revolutionary Armed Forces) and is the 50th anniversary of the landing of the Granma, as well as the date chosen to celebrate the belated 80th birthday of Fidel Castro.

The also defense minister visited classrooms and viewed simulators used for personnel preparation as well as reviewing the effectiveness of communication media trainers.

The FAR minister recommended better utilization of equipment and raised the possibility that more young soldiers could take university courses during service.

Source: PL

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