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\u201cAs the Commander in Chief of the Croatian Army, I can promise that in every consideration and decision regarding your engagement outside the homeland, we will carefully deliberate before making a joint decision on where you will go, what you will do, where you will be subjected to risk, and which interests you will protect beyond Croatia\u2019s borders,\u201d the President of the Republic and Commander in Chief of the Croatian Armed Forces Zoran Milanovi\u0107 said today at the \u201c123rd<\/sup> HV Brigade\u201d Barracks in Po\u017eega, where a swearing-in ceremony was held for the 45th<\/sup> generation of soldiers enrolled in voluntary military training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThese are increasingly complex decisions with ever more uncertain outcomes. There will be no adventurism or excessive ambition. We will be guided by shrewdness and sound human scepticism, carefully considering each time what awaits us, whether we should go, the risks to our people, and the tangible benefits for Croatia. Your oath speaks solely of Croatia \u2013 its freedom, democracy, and defense. Croatia is defended within our borders, first and foremost. Not exclusively, but above all,\u201d explained President Milanovi\u0107.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs the President of Croatia and Commander in Chief, I took an oath a few days ago \u2013 for the second time in my life \u2013 an oath that is not much different from the one you have taken. In essence, these oaths are almost identical: loyalty to the homeland, its legal system, the Constitution, human rights and freedoms, and above all, the defense of the Croatian people and territory, its integrity, Croatia\u2019s independence, and our freedom,\u201d added the President.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, President Milanovi\u0107 stated that those managing the system \u2013 through logistics, the ministry, and the Croatian Government \u2013 should do everything they can, whenever they can, to ensure the best possible conditions for Croatian soldiers. \u201cWe talk about allocating two percent, or even five percent, of GDP to defense. What matters less is the exact figure, and more what can be bought and secured with that money. In a world where we rely on a limited number of suppliers, the prices of essential equipment are skyrocketing. Like all other countries, Croatia will face serious challenges and pressures to use its resources wisely \u2013 to create, acquire, buy, and produce everything needed to fulfil your mission and uphold your oath,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Congratulating the soldiers on their career selection, President Milanovi\u0107 said that, in his experience, most of them will continue their military careers. However, he noted that those who choose not to can still serve as part of the Croatian reserve \u2013 \u201cthe basic national guard we need to build, which we are gradually losing.\u201d He continued: \u201cFor 18 years, we have not had mandatory military service, which means that the military reserve \u2013 without which an army cannot function \u2013 is steadily shrinking as people grow older and are no longer able to perform military duties or remain in the profession. Croatia needs a professional army, which it has, but it also needs a reserve force. And by the nature of things, we are losing it \u2013 so we must build it,\u201d said the Commander in Chief of the Croatian Armed Forces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIn recent years, I have seen fewer people here, and that has reflected \u2013 or failed to reflect \u2013the events around us, the upheavals in the world, and people\u2019s reactions to them. When times were uncertain, unhealthy, and dangerous, fewer people came. I interpret today\u2019s turnout as a sign of optimism and faith that things are already better today and will be even better tomorrow. Choosing this path is a career decision \u2013 a signal and promise of military careers and a life of service. This is no ordinary job. It is tough, not for everyone. It is elite, physically and mentally demanding, and requires both knowledge and intelligence,\u201d concluded President Milanovi\u0107, referring to the large number of soldiers who took the oath today at the barracks in Po\u017eega.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A total of 287 soldiers took the oath, including 281 who completed the regular programme, 44 of whom were women. Additionally, six candidates completed the shortened programme for top athletes, including two women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to President Milanovi\u0107, the swearing-in ceremony was attended by the State Secretary in the Ministry of Defense and delegate of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, Branko Hrg; Chief of the General Staff of the Croatian Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Tihomir Kundid; Commander of the Croatian Army, Major General Bla\u017e Beretin; Commander of the \u201cFran Krsto Frankopan\u201d Training and Doctrine Command, Colonel Dra\u017een Batrnek; Commander of the Infantry and Armoured Units Training Centre, Colonel Milan \u010corak; Commander of the NCO School, Colonel Stjepan Kre\u0161i\u0107; and the Commander of the \u201c123rd<\/sup> HV Brigade\u201d Barracks, Colonel Mile Valenti\u0107.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The President of the Republic and Commander in Chief of the Croatian Armed Forces was accompanied by the Adviser to the President of the Republic for Defense, Ivica Oluji\u0107; the Head of the Military Office in the Cabinet for Defense and National Security of the Office of the President, Brigadier General Ivica Kranj\u010devi\u0107; and Aide-de-camp, Colonel Vlado \u010culina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PHOTO: Office of the President of the Republic of Croatia \/ Marko Beljan<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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