The level of combat readiness of the units and formations of the Azerbaijani armed forces is being checked, a message from the press service of the Defense Ministry of Azerbaijan said Oct. 16.

The checking is being carried out under the supervision of the First Deputy Minister - Chief of the Armed Forces’ General Staff Najmaddin Sadikhov on the schedule in accordance with a plan approved by the Defence Minister, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov.

The checking will focus on the state of personnel and military equipment, including the execution of combat missions by the armed forces.

Preparations for redeployment of personnel, military and automotive equipment, weapons and ammunition, material and technical support resources will be checked under the plan.

The checking will also cover the possibilities for long distance forced marches; management and interaction during the columns’ movement at different times of day and in real environments; comprehensive support and hidden deployment in specified areas; and the ability to fully prepare for execution of the next combat mission.