Last week, the Training Centre of the Territorial Defence Army organized the first training of operators of the Carl Gustaf grenade launcher. The course was carried out on the basis of the CSWOT training base and with the usage of close training ground, and was attended by soldiers from the Territorial Defence Brigade from all over the country.
The main intent of the training was to familiarize participants with the functionality of the grenade launcher and the possibilities of utilizing the resulting advantage. In addition, students, utilizing specialized simulators, carried out shooting for real targets set at respective 100 metres. Both the shooting of static targets and of mobile vehicles was practiced.
I'm in training for grenade launcher operator Carl Gustaf. The anticipation of utilizing theoretical cognition in practice is invaluable. We could not only practice shooting at the target, but simulation besides included dealing with possible weapons dysfunctions. That way, erstwhile there's stress in combat conditions, we'll be ready. said the participant.
The Carl Gustaf grenade launcher is simply a multitasking, reusable jet-free grenade launcher. It is 1 of the most popular fire support systems in the planet and has been utilized for years by both peculiar forces and another types of armed forces. For its optimal service, soldiers operate in double teams. In 2024 the Ministry of Defence purchased 6000 grenade launchers along with respective 100 1000 pieces of ammunition for usage by the Polish Army.
Advanced construction of training trainers allows us to usage them in different terrain conditions. Thanks to them, we have the chance to shoot at various objects and models, and all time we receive feedback about where the hit went and whether it was a direct hit. This enables us to improve the training strategy for operators of this strategy and to correct mistakes they make on an ongoing basis. said the CSWOT instructor.
Text: cf. Krzysztof Wójcik
