Multinational logistics cadet exercise FOURLOG

  • Marko D. Mićević University of Defence in Belgrade, Military Academy, Department for Military Mechanical Systems
  • Milan N. Đorđević University of Defence in Belgrade, Military Academy, Department for Military Mechanical Systems
  • Aleksandar B. Ilić University of Defence in Belgrade, Military Academy, Department for Military Electronic Systems
  • Nemanja N. Pavlović University of Defence in Belgrade, Military Academy, Department for Logistics
  • Andrej J. Pinćir University of Defence in Belgrade, Military Academy, Department for Logistics
  • Vlada S. Sokolović University of Defence in Belgrade, Military Academy, Department for Logistics
  • Marjan A. Milenkov University of Defence in Belgrade, Military Academy, Department for Logistics
Keywords: exercise, logistics, training, education, international military cooperation, FOURLOG,

Abstract


In order to be prepared for the performance of functional duties after graduating from the Military Academy, military cadets participate in multinational cadet exercises. One of these exercises is the multinational logistics training exercise FOURLOG. This paper presents a brief description of the history of the mentioned cadet exercise, its organization and scenario as well as an overview of the tasks that cadets deal with in the roles of managing and executive logistics bodies. The experience gained during many years of participation of the cadets of the Military Academy, University of Defense in Belgrade at the above exercise is given as well.

Author Biography

Vlada S. Sokolović, University of Defence in Belgrade, Military Academy, Department for Logistics
Ph.D, docent in Department for logistics support at Military academy

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Published
2019/10/05
Section
Professional Papers