Publication date: 04.06.2024
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How to get the status of a participant in hostilities
1. Introduction
The status of a participant in hostilities (UBD) in Ukraine is granted to military personnel, law enforcement officers and other persons who took a direct part in hostilities. This status provides a number of social benefits and guarantees. In this article, we will consider who has the right to obtain UBD status, what documents are required to obtain it, and what steps should be taken.
2. Legislative framework
2.1. Basic normative acts
The main normative acts regulating the granting of the status of a participant in hostilities include:
Law of Ukraine "On the status of war veterans, guarantees of their social protection".
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine "On approval of the Procedure for granting the status of combatant to persons who participated in the protection of the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine and took direct part in the anti-terrorist operation, ensuring its conduct."
3. Who has the right to obtain the status of UBD
3.1. Military
Servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the National Guard, the State Border Service and other military formations who took direct part in hostilities.
3.2. Employees of law enforcement agencies
Employees of the Security Service of Ukraine, the National Police and other law enforcement agencies who took part in hostilities.
3.3. Other categories
Other categories of persons who have the right to receive the status of UBD include:
Employees of enterprises, institutions and organizations that were involved in the performance of tasks in the conditions of hostilities.
Volunteers who took part in hostilities.
4.Procedure for obtaining UBD status
4.1. Preparation of documents
To obtain the status of a participant in hostilities, it is necessary to prepare the following documents:
Application for UBD status.
Documents confirming participation in hostilities:
Orders on involvement in hostilities.
Certificates on the execution of combat tasks.
Other official documents confirming participation in hostilities.
Copy of passport and identification code.
Military ID card or other document confirming military service.
4.2. Application submission
The application and the necessary documents should be submitted to the relevant body that makes the decision to grant the status of the UBD. It may be:
Military unit (for servicemen).
Bodies of social protection of the population.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine or another relevant body (depending on the applicant's reporting).
4.3. Application review and decision making
After the submission of the application and documents, the relevant body reviews them. The commission for granting the status of the UBD checks the authenticity of the documents and makes a decision on granting or refusing to grant the status. The application processing period may vary, but is usually up to 30 days.
4.4. Obtaining a UBD certificate
In the case of a positive decision, the applicant is issued a certificate of a participant in hostilities, which gives the right to relevant social benefits and guarantees.
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