On the eve of the Republic Day, the National Defense University of the Republic of Kazakhstan organized an educational event for schoolchildren of the capital. In the course of it, the students got acquainted with the service features of the military-scientific platoon of the Security and Supply Company and the living conditions of soldiers.
About fifty students from the 8th-10th grades of school-lyceum No. 88 named after Kadyr Myrza Ali took part in the event. In order to familiarize the young generation with military life, a special excursion was organized and conducted by company commander, senior lieutenant Zhasulan Yesentay.
Students were shown modular barracks, models of military uniforms, and a sports field. They also competed in pull-ups and played table tennis with the soldiers.
- Our goal is to increase the interest of the younger generation in the life of the army and show the innovative developments that the soldiers are introducing in the field of defense during their military service. A direct acquaintance with the life of the army is an effective way to form a patriotic spirit and interest in the military profession, said Senior Lieutenant Zh. Esentai.
Military personnel explained to the students the rules of construction and safe use of firearms, and showed the regulations for disassembling and assembling a Kalashnikov assault rifle and a Makarov pistol.
The drone’s flight capabilities were also demonstrated. Colonel Zharkyn Kabdolda, Head of the Technology Park’s research service, explained its technical characteristics and reconnaissance capabilities.
This drone was used in the "Aybalta" training exercise for the purpose of conducting reconnaissance and repelling attacks by armored vehicles and infantry. Its flight distance is from 3 to 10 km depending on the type, and its speed is up to 200 km per hour.
- I used to see such drones only in movies. Of course, mastering it requires technical literacy. The service of soldiers at the National Defense University allows them to effectively use their abilities, said Ayazhan Moldebayeva, a student of grade 8 "A".
At the end of the excursion, the students visited the technological park, where the soldiers of the military-scientific platoon are implementing projects for the defense sector.
- Currently, we are working on a project to introduce artificial intelligence to the Face ID technology in the access control system of the military unit. This decision will reduce costs and increase the security of the unit, said Kuanyshbek Sagingaliev, a soldier of the IT unit.
During the meeting, students asked experts their questions and received full answers.
Such events form young people's respect for the military profession and expand their horizons of knowledge on modern technologies and the field of defense.