The units within the MVS and National Guard, and those directly subordinate to the MOD, have missions that consist primarily of internal security and law enforcement, including support to antiterrorism efforts. While these units are considered the best trained, best equipped, and most capable force in the Ukraine military, the current economic situation does not provide for sufficient budgets to train and equip them with modern and serviceable equipment. Units use older, Soviet-era equipment that is in various states of disrepair. Ukrainian Airmobile Unit Patch Training Ukrainian SOF units generally receive more and better training than other forces within the MOD or paramilitary forces. Much of the aerial training coincides with other planned air training to save on precious fuel.
Training is conducted both at the independent unit level and jointly.
Training encompasses direct action, reconnaissance, civil unrest, and counter-terrorism. Ukrainian SOF units actively participate in training with other countries of the former Soviet Union, Russia, and its neighboring countries. The future of the Ukrainian SOF units is dependent on many factors, the most significant being money. The government must first allocate a sufficient military budget in order that these units may replace aging equipment and systems. In turn, to ensure a sufficient level of training to maintain the capabilities of these units, the military should set aside adequate funds for fuel, repair parts, maintenance, and training of air fleets and personnel.