In the period from June 4 to 7, in the wider area of Ponikva, members of the reconnaissance platoon of the Second Infantry Battalion, the reconnaissance section of the Intelligence Company and the reconnaissance section of the Engineer Battalion within the First Infantry Brigade conducted training on the subject “Nutrition in Nature”.
The purpose of the training is setting accommodation facilities, caring out tasks in mountain conditions, recognizing and utilizing food from nature, as well as preparing food with minimal ingredients.
In order to successfully face the challenges of Osogovo region, above all it is essential to be in a good mental and physical shape, as well as to know how to use the flora and fauna’s natural resources.
The staff demonstrated efficiency and resourcefulness when completing tasks, and skillfulness to stay in mountainous conditions, isolated from the nearest inhabited place, feeding on gathered plants and fruits, prepared in an improvised kitchen.
The participants completed the training successfully, as every year.
