Portuguese marines to hold exercises in Curonian Spit and Klaipeda County

Portuguese naval personnel stationed in Lithuania will begin field tactical exercises in the Curonian Spit and Klaipeda County on Tuesday, LRT reported.

The Lithuanian Navy’s General Kazimieras Nestoras Sapiega Fusilier Battalion said the exercises will continue until October 25. Troops will practise reconnaissance, tactical marches and movement by boat.

Training rounds and pyrotechnic charges will be used in accordance with safety rules and fire-risk indicators. No digging will take place. The military said troops would be briefed on safety requirements, follow restrictions in the Curonian Spit and clean up the training grounds after the exercises.