Since June 2022, over 56,000 Ukrainian troops have been trained by Western allies under Operation Interflex. Many trainees arrive directly from combat, bringing firsthand experience to their instruction. Col. Boardman believes the blend of Western tactics and Ukrainian combat experience enhances the effectiveness of the training. NATO has not engaged in a significant war against a large industrial military recently, focusing instead on past counterinsurgency efforts. The UK Ministry of Defence emphasizes credibility in teaching valuable skills despite instructors lacking direct experience in a similar conflict.
Col. Boardman, commanding officer for Operation Interflex, said the combination of Western warfighting doctrine and Ukrainian battlefield experience creates superior tactics. He believes the institutional credibility of the UK's Ministry of Defence is crucial, even if the instructors lack recent combat experience.
The West has not faced a major war against a powerful industrialized military for decades, with recent NATO combat experiences focused on counterinsurgency efforts and often benefitting from significant air superiority.
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