In Belarus started a large-scale revision of combat readiness of the armed forces, BelTA informs. Suitable presidential instruction today, 21 January, presented to the Minister of defense Yuriy Zhadobin. The purpose of the audit, as explained in the security Council of the Republic, will be "determining the ability of the military authorities, commanders to manage the subordinate military units, and military units... ready scrupulously to fulfil tasks. Among other things will be assessed the status of military equipment and armament. Events will affect the military authorities at all levels and virtually all the armed forces. The emphasis in all of this will be made on the air force and air defense. On-duty air defence forces, according to the decree of the President will be tested "in full". Ahead of the IIHF world championship, scheduled to take place in Belarus in 2014, will inter alia paid attention to the organization of protection of objects, communications and sections of the border. Revision of combat readiness of the army Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko announced in the end of last year. In the first days of the new year holidays, he stated that the revision would be "unexpected". The head of the Republic noted that in 2013 the army as a whole remained at an excellent level. "But... untouchable in the country. We should, especially people in uniform, to check on the preparedness to act in any situation at any time", - he stressed. In early December, Lukashenka dismissed head of the General staff of Pyotr Tikhonovsky. The General was sent to the reserve "old-age". Previously, however, he was warned about incomplete service conformity in connection with the Teddy bear stunt - breaking story 2012, when in the air space of Belarus has introduced a small Breakfast plane, sbrasyvanie Teddy bears. Amid scandal in resignation was then sent to the heads of border Committee and air defense.