On March 9, 2023, in the “Alekso Demnievski Bauman” barracks in Veles, a ceremony was held for handing over of duty the Chief of the Simulation Center (SC), in the Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC). Lieutenant Colonel Aleksandar Krstevski took over the post of Chief of SC from Lieutenant Colonel Mile Markovski. Lieutenant Colonel Krstevski has so far performed the duties as Chief of Section for Exercises Control and Analysis in SC.
During his career, Lieutenant Colonel Aleksandar Krstevski has performed several command and staff duties, including Commander of the Air Surveillance and Reporting Battalion.
In his address, the Commander of TRADOC, Colonel Vasko Kokolanski, sent sincere congratulations to the outgoing chief for his selfless commitment and investment in the advancement of the Simulations Center. He told the incoming chief to continue devotedly in the development and modernization of the Simulations Center.
The outgoing head of the SC thanked the entire staff for their selfless commitment to the advancement of the SC, as well as for the life and work in the center, and he told Lieutenant Colonel Krstevski to successfully carry out his tasks and bring in new energy to achieve the set goals.
In his speech, Lt. Col. Aleksandar Krstevski thanked for the trust shown, to be appointed the head of the SC. He emphasized that the SC is slowly taking its place in the process of supporting the training in Army units’ commands and headquarters, and that he will use his rich experience in upgrading and modernizing SC to keep this unit on its intended path.
During the ceremony, handover of duty for TRADOC Command Sergeant Major was conducted.