Training

Training duration

The initial training program of the 425 Skala International Legion lasts 52 days and takes place from Monday through Friday.

Saturdays and Sundays are reserved for rest and recovery.

The purpose of this period is to prepare each service member physically, technically, and mentally for integration into the unit, while developing discipline, teamwork, adaptability, and the fundamental skills required for military service.

Training subjects

PHYSICAL CONDITIONING

Physical preparation continues throughout the entire training cycle.

The goal is to develop endurance, mobility, the ability to work under load, and sustained performance during prolonged and physically demanding activities.

Conditioning is progressive and forms part of the candidate’s adaptation to military routine.

WEAPONS HANDLING

Service members receive training in safety, familiarization, handling, and basic maintenance of the weapons used by the unit.

The priority is to build discipline, safe habits, and confidence with equipment before progressing to more complex activities.

GRENADES AND RPG SYSTEMS

Training includes familiarization with grenades and RPG systems used by the unit.

The focus is on safe understanding of the equipment, its general principles of employment, and the preparation required for its use within unit standards.

CQB — CLOSE-QUARTERS COMBAT

Candidates receive preparation for operating in confined and urban environments, with emphasis on team coordination, discipline, communication, and adaptation to restricted spaces.

The training is designed to develop organized performance in high-pressure situations.

TRENCH ASSAULT

Training prepares service members to operate in field defensive systems and fortified environments.

The focus is on coordination between team members, discipline, adaptation to terrain, and the ability to perform assigned duties under demanding conditions.

TACTICAL ADVANCE

Service members learn the principles of coordinated movement, team organization, and adaptation to terrain conditions.

The goal is to develop movement discipline, communication, and integration within the team.

TACTICAL POSITIONING

Training covers proper use of terrain, cover, observation, team organization, and responsible occupation of positions.

The priority is to teach service members to understand their surroundings and operate in coordination with the rest of the team.

RECONNAISSANCE

Candidates receive preparation focused on observation, identification of relevant information, and understanding of the operational environment.

The training develops attention, situational perception, and the clear reporting of observed information.

RADIO COMMUNICATION

Service members learn the fundamentals of radio communication and the importance of communication discipline.

The objective is to enable unit members to transmit information clearly, efficiently, and in an organized manner during activities.

TOPOGRAPHY

Training includes the fundamentals of orientation, map reading, and land navigation.

Service members develop the ability to understand their position, interpret terrain, and navigate in different environments.

TACTICAL MEDICINE

All candidates receive basic preparation for initial care in emergency situations.

Training includes the principles of first aid, initial stabilization, and preparation of casualties for evacuation to a higher level of medical care.

COUNTER-DRONE DEFENSE

Training includes preparation to recognize unmanned aerial threats and apply defensive procedures appropriate to the operational environment.

The objective is to improve situational awareness and the team’s ability to respond to this type of threat.

INTEGRATION AND TEAMWORK

Throughout the 52 days, the different training disciplines are progressively combined.

Candidates are not trained only as individuals. They must learn to operate as part of a team, follow orders, communicate clearly, and remain effective under physical effort, pressure, and fatigue.

EVALUATION

Candidate performance is monitored throughout the entire training period.

Factors assessed include:

discipline · physical conditioning · adaptability · teamwork · responsibility · technical learning · performance under pressure

At the end of the cycle, the evaluation helps determine the role in which the service member can perform most effectively within the unit.

FINAL OBJECTIVE

The purpose of training is not simply to teach isolated techniques.

The goal is to prepare a service member capable of:

operating safely · working as part of a team · following orders · adapting to the environment · maintaining discipline · performing assigned duties within the unit