Conscription in Azerbaijan

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Azerbaijan has mandatory military service in the Azerbaijani Armed Forces for all able-bodied male civilians. Conscription is at the age of 18. According to Article 76.2 of the Constitution of Azerbaijan, if a citizen's conscience prevents them from serving, alternative service other than military service is not available. Women between the ages of 19 and 40 are also accepted into the armed forces on a voluntary basis. [1] There are four call-up periods per year. The length of military service is 18 months, the compulsory service period is reduced from 18 to 12 months for university graduates. [2]

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Initial military registration of citizens

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Azerbaijani Air and Air Defence Force 2011

Military registration commissions consisting of the chairman of the commission (head of relevant executive authority) and commission members (medical specialists) are established every year. From January to March, male citizens who have reached the age of the 16 must be registered in the relevant military authority and undergo medical examinations. Citizens with a short-term health problem must send to medical institutions for treatment at the expense of the state budget. [1] [2]

Preparing citizens for military service

Pre-conscription training

Pre-conscription training in Azerbaijan is held in educational institutions. Basic military knowledge is also taught to citizens in parallel with their school lessons.

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Training on military occupational specialty

The citizens who have reached the age of 17 can get training on military occupational specialty in educational institutions. The citizens who want to receive this training must leave their jobs, but they get a salary every month without working during the period of training. And at the end of the training they may return their workplace.

Military service deferment

Permanent deferment

The following categories of citizens are not required to serve in the armed forces of Azerbaijan:

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Azerbaijani army soldiers assigned to the 1st Azerbaijani Peacekeeping Company, stand in formation during a ceremony recognizing their contribution to Operation Iraqi Freedom at Camp Ripper, Asad, Iraq, Dec. 3, 2008

Temporary deferment

Temporary deferment can be given for the following reasons:

Due to the family situation

  • Fathers whose wife is incapable of work and whose children cannot support themselves
  • The eldest son in a family, whose members cannot support themselves
  • Fathers of more than three children
  • The single son in the family, whose one of parent is incapable of work [1] [2]

Due to health problems

  • Citizens with short-term health problems detected during medical examination are given postponements [1] [2]

For continuing education

  • To citizens under the age of 20 who have completed full-time secondary education in general education institutions
  • To citizens under the age of 20 who have not completed full-time secondary education until they enter the institutions of primary function of vocational education
  • To citizens who are studying higher education (Bachelor's degree), or higher education for medical education and residency education (until graduation) in the institutions and their branches
  • To citizens who are studying in foreign countries in higher education (bachelor's degree), higher education for medical education, and education in residency (internship) until completion of their education

Military ranks

Military ranks are given to military personnel according to their military position, military education, military service duration, and some other features.

The following military ranks are defined:

Military personnel and Military serviceMilitary ranks
Land Force Military Navy
Soldiers and Seamans Private

Private first class

Seaman

Seaman 1st Class

The sergeants Corporal

Sergeant

Staffsergeant

Petty Officer 3rd Class

Petty Officer 2nd Class

Pettyofficer, 1st class

Warrant officers Master sergeant

Warrant officer

Chief warrant officer

Chief petty officer

Warrant officer

Chief warrant officer

Lieutenants Junior Lieutenant

Lieutenant

Senior Lieutenant

Captain

Junior Lieutenant

Lieutenant

Senior Lieutenant

Captain Lieutenant

Senior Officers Major

LieutenantColonel

Colonel

Captain 3rd Class

Captain 2nd Class

Captain 1st Class

High Officers Major General

Lieutenant General

Colonel General

Army General

Rear Admiral

Vice Admiral

Admiral

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Law of the Azerbaijan Republic "About conscription and military service"". cis-legislation.com. Retrieved 2018-03-05.
  2. 1 2 3 4 in Azerbaijani language. "Azərbaycan Prezidentinin Rəsmi internet səhifəsi - SƏNƏDLƏR » Qanunlar Hərbi vəzifə və hərbi xidmət haqqında Azərbaycan Respublikasının Qanunu". www.president.az. Retrieved 2018-03-05.
  3. https://e-qanun.az/framework/23021 According to the constitution Clause 18 of Part I of Article 94 of the Constitution of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Article 23. Exemption from conscription.