20th anniversary of Electronic Reconnaissance Centre

The ceremony was attended by all the former unit members, veterans, officials of the Ministry of Defence and CAF, as well as other officers and employees.
“From 7 October 1991, when by the decision of the Minister of Defence was established,  the Main Centre for Electronic Reconnaissance and counter electronic activities of the National Guard, to date, SEI has been constantly active in defending and protecting the sovereignty of the Republic of Croatia”,  the Commander of SEI Colonel Zeljko Miro said in his welcoming speech. He noted that all these 20 years of continuous operation, especially since the first reorganization in 1993, SEI members always were led to the principle of professionalism, expertise and unconditional commitment, both in war and in peace, for which he thanked them.

[nggallery id=622] More than 500 soldiers, NCOs and officers were in the unit, and today many of them participate in international peacekeeping missions, where along with colleagues from other NATO members carry out the tasks of preserving peace in the world, Colonel Zeljko said.

On behalf of the Minister of Defence and Chief of General Staff present were welcomed by Deputy Chief of General Staff Lieutenant General Slavko Baric, congratulating all members the 20^th anniversary, having reminded all on very important tasks in the war. “The role in the war and the postwar transition showed that SEI performs extremely important technical tasks, as for the Armed Forces the same for the national security of the Croatia in general.

In occasion of the 20^th anniversary of establishing SEI, distinguished members were awarded with commendations and awards, and ten members who have been in the unit from the first day of the establishment, received special awards and plaques for honourable and exemplary 20 year in service in the unit.