For servicemen of individual brigades of the Marine Corps, a training course was held for instructors who will further train personnel to use small boats of the "Wing" type. The course took place in Nikolaev and lasted about two weeks. Ukrainian marines studied how to prepare the boat for the exit, properly transport, manage and operate on the water.

US Marines conducted a training course for the operation and use of rigid small boats for the Ukrainian Marines US Marines conducted a training course for the operation and use of rigid small boats for the Ukrainian Marines

- Both during the preparation of the boats, and already on the water, each crew member must thoroughly know his actions, his place, promptly and clearly follow the instructions of the group commander. For example, the task of the helmsman is to bring the troops ashore, hide the boat and stay on guard. Everyone on board the boat has their own responsibilities. It is important that after mastering all the initial elements, the American instructors began practical training on the water, ”said Major Alexei Bulakhov, a representative of the separate marine brigade named after Rear Admiral Mikhail Belinsky.

US Marines conducted a training course for the operation and use of rigid small boats for the Ukrainian Marines US Marines conducted a training course for the operation and use of rigid small boats for the Ukrainian Marines

During the final lesson, the Marines had to pass an exam. So, in the allotted time, they had to prepare the boat for operation. The next stage was overcoming a byg three kilometers distance with a boat on his shoulders and launching it into the water. Further, they covered the distance on the water, during which the boat was flipped several times. In these circumstances, the servicemen had to get back on board quickly and reach the shore as quickly as possible.

US Marines conducted a training course for the operation and use of rigid small boats for the Ukrainian Marines US Marines conducted a training course for the operation and use of rigid small boats for the Ukrainian Marines US Marines conducted a training course for the operation and use of rigid small boats for the Ukrainian Marines

If there is a flipping of the boat, or someone fell overboard while rolling, according to the standards, the crew must take up to 30 seconds for everyone to be back on board and continue the task. It is worth noting that each stage of this exam had a specific time frame and was checked by American instructors for correct execution.

US Marines conducted a training course for the operation and use of rigid small boats for the Ukrainian Marines US Marines conducted a training course for the operation and use of rigid small boats for the Ukrainian Marines

“We have worked with many other countries to organize and conduct amphibious training, and we can notice that the Ukrainian marines are very motivated to acquire knowledge and improve their professional skills,” said Gunnery Sergeant Daniel Mata.

US Marines conducted a training course for the operation and use of rigid small boats for the Ukrainian Marines US Marines conducted a training course for the operation and use of rigid small boats for the Ukrainian Marines US Marines conducted a training course for the operation and use of rigid small boats for the Ukrainian Marines

Upon completion of the course, servicemen will receive the appropriate certificates and conduct training for crews of boats of the "Wing" type already in their units. In the future, it is planned to conduct another course of a similar nature, but it is complicated by the presence of additional equipment and weapons in protective equipment and using special engines.

Source: https://www.mil.gov.ua/news/2021/06/14/amerikanski-morpihi-proveli-kurs-pidgotovki-shhodo-ekspluataczii-ta-zastosuvannya-zhorstkih-malomirnih-kateriv-dlya-ukrainskih- morpihiv /
Author: Command of the Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine