Ukraine has changed the procedure for voluntary enlistment

This was reported by the Kyiv City Military Registration and Enlistment Office.

Under the new rules, commanders of military units have been granted the authority to independently issue referrals for a military medical examination.

Once such a referral is issued, a volunteer cannot be forcibly mobilized for at least 5 days.

How voluntary enlistment works:

• selecting a position and undergoing an interview at a military unit;
• receiving a positive decision from the unit;
• submitting an application to the commander expressing a desire to serve;
• receiving a referral to the medical board;
• undergoing a medical examination;
• reporting to the unit to complete enlistment procedures;
• if necessary, basic general military training.

The new mechanism currently applies specifically to volunteers who are called up under mobilization. For signing a contract, the previous procedure for registration through the Territorial Recruitment Center remains in effect.

As a reminder, Oleksandr Kachura, a member of parliament from the “Servant of the People” faction, outlined the conditions under which Ukraine could carry out reforms to the mobilization system and the Territorial Recruitment Centers. He spoke about this in an interview for the “Coffee Break” project on “Shelter.”

Earlier, Bezuhla also explained how the Rada can influence military reform. According to her, the Verkhovna Rada has many mechanisms at its disposal to influence the situation regarding military reform, without implying that the president has “any autocratic intentions.”