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Hi guys, Longtime lurker but your responses have helped me take the jump. I arrives in Ukraine last week and talking with a unit about working in a UAV workshop. I've read that the workstyle is quite intense and repetitive with up to 12 hours a day, 7 days a week. I'm willing to do this, however, for the cause. My question is for those who have done this role, how do you avoid burnout? I want to commit for at least a year but I'm worried about letting down the unit if I don't hold out for that long. Any advice is appeciated for learning to deal with that workload and keeping a healthy brain and body. Thanks

I'm arriving soon in Ukraine and will try to serve and come out okay. I read some comments about attempted hacking into phones, getting personal banking information and photos and lots of other bad things (I already know not to reply to any Slavic baddies for example!)

What are your tips about getting a new phone number, how to deal with banking on a phone, personal messages/contact with family, email, and staying generally safe from this type of threat?

Also dealing with air threats, missiles, KABs, etc., what are good practices to keep in mind (are there apps that gives early warning for example?)

I'm grateful for any insights that are worth sharing!

This feels like a really dumb question but I have no idea and it will help me pack. What do you wear at night to keep warm? Or do you sleep in gear?

Not sure the question is clear but for example, I saw that North Korea is likely going to send 50000 troops. Do these replace the Russian troops you've deleted and does life continue as "normal" on the front or do you get worried that it will upset the current balance of power between Russia and Ukraine? Curious to get your perspectives

As I'm gearing up to go, I'm looking for some information from the experienced guys. How does a combat deployment or rotation work?

I get ordered to a position? Do I switch positions during this time or stay put? Do I return to HQ in between? Do I just "chill" with my team in a safe house or trench until I get an order? Sorry if it's a noob question. This is for drones btw.

Hi everyone,

I will be joining up soon. Some Ukraine vets told me that it's very important to look out for yourself, because some commanders don't care about you or are just incompetent. Of course an order is an order, but they told me to challenge dumb orders and told me that I'm basically responsible for my own safety and well-being.

The problem is I will be arriving and I am aware that I don't know anything. So I will probably be as incompetent as others and unable to tell apart good soldiers and commanders and bad ones.

Do you have some tips to stay alive, make good contacts in the unit, know when to keep my head down, know how to challenge an order, etc.? Just general solid advice that has helped those who are still alive and kicking!

Also, does it get easier as it goes along?

Thanks

P.s. i will most likely probably be a uav pilot if that helps.

I am looking at the 423 Scythian Griffins. I looked at their recruitment video here posted about 6 months ago, but now I see that the recruiter's account u/423_UAV_UA has been banned from reddit. I am hoping this isn't a red flag. Does anyone know what happened? And does anyone have experience serving with them?

Also for the 411 Hawks? Or other good SBS units?

Those two seem to have a good reputation, but some newer information is always welcome.

Bonus question: there seems to be disagreement here whether you have to do BZVP or not if you go the SBS route... any updates?

Thanks

Who is entitled to UBD status?

I am asking because I am speaking with some recruiters and will either go into drones with SBS or a rear position as a mechanic. I still haven't decided. SBS work will be closer to the zeroline so I am sure to receive it but with mechanic work, maybe not? Does it even matter? Will everything be recorded in my green book when I join?

Bonus question: apart from green book being AFU and red book NGU, what is the difference?

Thanks!