Publication date: 04.06.2024
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Suitable for military service
Fitness for military service is an important topic for many countries, including Ukraine. It determines who can perform military duties and what criteria are used to assess the physical, mental and moral condition of potential military personnel. In this article, we will consider the main aspects of this issue.
1. Legislative framework
Determination of fitness for military service in Ukraine is regulated by several main documents:
Law of Ukraine "On Military Duty and Military Service".
Law of Ukraine "On general military duty and military service".
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine "On approval of the Regulation on military medical examination in the Armed Forces of Ukraine".
These documents establish the criteria and procedures for assessing the state of health and other aspects of fitness for military service.
2. Eligibility criteria
Assessment of suitability for military service includes several main criteria:
Physical condition:
Assessment of physical health, including vision, hearing, cardiovascular system, musculoskeletal system, etc.
Absence of chronic diseases or physical disabilities that may prevent the performance of military duties.
Mental state:
Mental health assessment, including the presence of mental disorders or illnesses.
Ability to withstand stressful situations and make decisions in difficult conditions.
Moral and ethical qualities:
Absence of criminal records or other offenses that could indicate unreliability or inability to perform military duties.High level of personal moral qualities such as honesty, responsibility and patriotism.
3. Evaluation procedure
The procedure for assessing fitness for military service includes several stages:
Primary medical examination:
It is carried out by a family doctor or a general practitioner.
Assessment of general health and identification of possible medical contraindications.
Military Medical Commission (MMC):
Comprehensive examination by medical specialists of various profiles.
Carrying out additional examinations and analyzes if necessary.
Psychological testing:
Assessment of mental state and ability to adapt in the conditions of military service.
Carrying out tests on stress resistance, logic and other psychological aspects.
Making a decision:
The VLK makes a decision on suitability for military service based on the results of medical and psychological examinations.
Possible suitability categories: "suitable", "limited suitability", "temporarily unsuitable", "unsuitable".
4. Eligibility categories
The results of the suitability assessment are classified into several categories:
Suitable for military service:
A person can perform all military duties without restrictions.
Limited suitability for military service:
A person can perform military duties with certain restrictions regarding physical or mental stress.Temporarily unfit for military service:
A person has temporary medical contraindications, but after treatment or rehabilitation may be fit for service
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