It’s been confirmed that the U.S. is planning to train Ukrainian troops on the Patriot missile defense system at Fort Sill, Oklahoma starting as soon as next week.
The training will take place at Fort Sill, one of the U.S. Army’s basic training locations, where troops are already taught the operation and maintenance of the Patriot system. The first group of trainees will consist of approximately 90 to 100 Ukrainian service members with some experience in air defense systems. The training, which is expected to last several months, will include classroom instruction, hands-on training on the Patriot systems, and simulated lab work, preparing the Ukrainian troops to operate, maintain, and sustain the air defense missile system.
The system typically requires a crew of up to 90 soldiers to undergo at least 10 weeks of training to operate it. However, as few as three soldiers can fire the system if necessary.
U.S. President Joe Biden approved the shipment of a Patriot missile defense system to Ukraine last month to help defend the country from Russian missile strikes. The decision to provide the Patriot system to Ukraine was made in response to an urgent request from Ukrainian leaders for more robust weapons to shoot down incoming Russian missiles.
Additionally, Germany also committed to sending a Patriot battery from its own inventory to Ukraine.
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