As part of the reform of the military training system for youth and students, the training cycle for national resistance will begin at 14 years old. This was reported by Glavkom citing the head of the national resistance policy department of the Ministry of Defense, Igor Khort, as quoted by Ukrinform.
Instead of basic general military training (BGMT), the state is introducing a new model - the foundations of national resistance, which will cover all citizens starting from school age. 'We are moving away from the system where everything was reduced to BGMT. It is no longer just an academic discipline; it is a cycle of preparation for citizens for national resistance,' he explained.
The cycle of preparation for citizens for national resistance starts at 14 years old, in particular through participation in military-patriotic games such as 'Sokil', 'Dzhura', as well as studying the updated subject 'Defense of Ukraine', which is already being implemented in schools and vocational education.
In addition, BGMT will be canceled in higher educational institutions, replaced by the 'Foundations of National Resistance', but without granting a military specialty. 'This is not about a military specialty. It's about motivation and readiness to defend the country. The subject 'Foundations of National Resistance' will be mandatory for both boys and girls. If you don't want to take it, you will have to expel yourself from the educational institution,' Khort emphasized.
The representative of the Ministry of Defense noted that, unlike basic general military training, which was taught formally and did not provide real preparation, the new approach involves practical participation in training, including handling weapons, tactical and firing training. He reminded that after completing training in educational institutions, citizens will be obliged to undergo basic military service, which will become part of the overall training. The new model is already being implemented, and, as noted by the ministry, it will allow for a mass and sustainable defense of the country.
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According to Khort, another cycle of preparation for national resistance is the centers '18-60+'. 'We are creating training centers for everyone: reservists, students, those willing. Everyone can come, practice, handle weapons, and understand their level,' he added.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is starting to implement a new model of preparing citizens for national resistance, starting at 14 years old, which includes participation in military-patriotic games, studying the subject 'Defense of Ukraine', and mandatory military service after training. The new system is aimed at increasing the mass and resilience of the country's defense.