According to the combat training plan for 2020 approved by the Minister of Defense, air defense units conduct training at the combined-arms training range, Report says, citing Defense Ministry.
The primary purpose of the training is to improve the skills of the military personnel in managing surface-to-air missile systems.
During training, combat crews fulfill the guidelines for getting “Ildirim” (“Lightning”) surface-to-air missile systems into the starting position and preparing it for combat use.