The exercise aims to train the leadership and command of the different structures of the National and Territorial Guard in organizing their work.

The Revolutionary Armed Forces Ministry (MINFAR) said this exercise “seeks to increase the country’s defense willingness and the preparedness of troops and the population to face the enemy’s different actions.”

Granma newspaper informed in a note that the Strategic Exercise was scheduled for November 2024. However, due to the effects caused by two earthquakes and Hurricanes Oscar and Rafael, it was necessary to postpone it for the present year.

During the strategic exercise and National Defense Day on January 25, maneuvers and tactical exercises will be carried out with the participation of units of the Revolutionary Armed Forces (FAR), the Interior Ministry (MININT), and other components of the territorial defense system.

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