In an interview with Online.UA, Oleksandr "Genius" Shyrshyn, deputy commander of the 47th Mahura brigade, explained whether the law on mobilisation could significantly affect the development of events on the battlefield.
Ukrainians should not expect quick victories after the adoption of the law on mobilisation
According to the lawyer, we will not see any pleasant results after the approval of this law in the near future.
It will take some time to prepare people, to distribute them.
After they get through their first combat experience, there will be positive improvements. Maybe not as much as we'd like to see them, but it certainly won't be fast. Let's, at least, calculate mathematically. It is necessary to collect people, prepare them at the training ground — it takes several months. To distribute to units, to give them combat experience is a minimum of 4-5 months. This is when we will begin to see only some of the first results of this law, that is, the actions of this law.
Oleksandr "Genius" Shyrshyn
Deputy commander of the 47th "Magura" battalion
Time has come for tough mobilisation
The journalist asked "Genius" how mobilisation and recruiting should take place, as well as what rules the government should follow in order not to undermine the trust of the population.
Oleksandr Shyrshyn noted that we are currently at the stage of the war when we should not be afraid of undermining the trust of civilians, because we can lose the country.
Mobilisation must be tough. The era of volunteers is already over. Someone's house has already been knocked on. Someone survived the occupation, someone survived rape, death, saw how their relatives and friends were shot, and someone still sits and drinks a latte. It shouldn't be like that. Therefore, people must be united in opposing this evil. Next is clear, open communication. Good preparation, explains deputy commander of the 47th "Mahura" unit.
According to "Genius", of course, it is extremely important to allocate enough time for the mobilised person to understand what tasks he will perform, what is necessary for this, and how to properly handle weapons.
One of the best options is when divisions or platoons will be coordinated and a team will be formed immediately, with which the fighter will go on some mission.
And this also gives you more confidence, and the efficiency of the task will increase in this case. I think these simple things are enough to start.
Oleksandr "Genii" Shirshin
Deputy commander of the 47th OMBr "Magura" battalion
