Under the Order of Chief of the General Staff, Besik Khatiashvili assumed the position of Sergeant Major of Georgian Armed Forces, reports GHN based on the Ministry of Defense.
Major General Vakhtang Kapanadze presented Khatiashvili to the NCO corps and wished success on his new appointment. Up to date Besik Khatiashvili occupied the position of Sergeant Major of Trainings and Military Education Command. He replaced Aluda Kopaliani on this occupation. The replacement was carried out on the basis of NCO career development concept. Today, under the Order of President of Georgia, former Sergeant Major of GAF Aluda Kopaliani was awarded with medal for "Battle Merit". He will continue service as Sergeant Major in the West Command of Land Forces.