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1. Training Command - Military Academy “Academicians of Hranice“ VYŠKOV Maj Arnošt LÍBEZNÝ CIOR VP-CZE 4th February 2010

2. Training Command - Military Academy “Academicians of Hranice“ Principle transport junctions close to Vyškov Brno Airport (Letiště Tuřany) http://www.airport-brno.cz/ http://www.ryanair.com/cz (London Stansted – Brno regular flights) Brno, hlavní nádraží (Train Station) Brno, Zvonařka (Bus Station) Vyškov, Bus Station Vyškov, Train Station

3. Training Command - Military Academy “Academicians of Hranice“ Maj Arnošt LÍBEZNÝ CIOR VP-CZE 4th February 2010

4. Training Command - Military Academy “Academicians of Hranice“ Accommodation in the Garrison of Vyškov

5. Training Command - Military Academy “Academicians of Hranice“ Training Facilities in the Garrison of Vyškov Multi-Purpose Athletic Ground

6. Training Command - Military Academy “Academicians of Hranice“ Training Facilities in the Garrison of Vyškov NATO Obstacle Course

7. Training Command - Military Academy “Academicians of Hranice“ History of Vyškov Since the middle-ages the triangle-shaped square has formed the town center. The most significant cultural sights of the town are as follows: the chateau, the Church of the Ascension of Our Lady and the chateau gardens. The Vyškov Region Museum is accommodated in the chateau, the Railway Museum is in the local railway station and the Museum of Aviation and Military Equipment is on the premises of the old airfield. Vyškov has been the seat of a military garrison since 1936. Vyškov, thanks to the former Ground Forces College, was a university town from 1972 – 2004. After the AFCR reform, Vyškov became the seat of the Training and Doctrine Directorate which has been succeeded by the current Training Command – Military Academy. The near Military Training Area Březina underlines the military significance of the town. Town-Hall

8. Training Command - Military Academy “Academicians of Hranice“ Sport and Relaxation in Vyškov Aquacentrum Vyškov (swimming-pool, water attractions) SQUASH Center in Vyškov (squash courts, bowling, restaurant) Relaxation Center GF MTI Vyškov (sauna, bubble baths, fitness, bowling) Multi-Purpose Sports Hall (handball, basketball) Athletic Sports Ground (running track, soccer field ) Ice-hockey stadium

9. Training Command - Military Academy “Academicians of Hranice“ Slavkov u Brna - Austerlitz 13 km from Vyškov The Battle of Austerlitz aka the Battle of Three Emperors in 1805 Austerlitz Castle & Town Žuráň Hill Santon Hill Peace Memorial in Prace

10. Training Command - Military Academy “Academicians of Hranice“ Protected Landscape Area – Moravian Karst Moravian Karst is one of the most important karst areas of Central Europe. There are more than 1100 caverns and gorges. But only 4 caves of the total number are open to public. There are Punkvevní jeskyně (Punkva Caves) with their underground river – during the cruise you can see the bottom of the famous Macocha Gorge. Another cave is Kateřinská jeskyně (Catherine’s Cave) with its unique limestone columns. The Balcarka Cave is full of colorful stalactic decoration. Sloupsko-šošůvskéjeskyně (Sloup-šošůvka Caves) are comprised of huge corridors and underground gorges.