Grounds for dismissal of women from military service during martial law
A female military serviceman may be dismissed during martial law on the basis of Article 26 of the Law of Ukraine ‘On Military Duty and Military Service’. The main grounds include:
- pregnancy;
- caring for a child under three years of age (or up to six years of age for medical reasons);
- caring for or looking after a person with a disability;
- family circumstances, especially if one of the spouses is a military serviceman and has children under 18 years of age.

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A woman may be discharged from military service during martial law if there are legal grounds, such as pregnancy, childcare or family circumstances.
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Documents for the discharge of a woman from military service
To confirm the chosen grounds, a clear set of documents is required:
- a pregnancy certificate in the form of MO No. 402 or a medical certificate;
- a copy of the child's birth certificate (with maternity), a certificate from the Medical and Social Examination Commission (MSEC)/Military Medical Commission (MMC) if care is required;
- documents confirming family circumstances: marriage certificate, birth certificates of children, certificate of husband's service, etc.
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How to submit a report for the dismissal of a woman from military service
The procedure is as follows:
- Legal analysis of your situation and selection of grounds.
- Preparation of a report addressed to the commander with a clear statement of the reason.
- Submission of supporting documents and submission of the report to the commander or to the personnel department.
- Only after a positive assessment — issuance of a dismissal order.
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ConclusionThe dismissal of a woman from military service is a real and legal procedure, which the Consultant legal marketplace team will help you go through quickly and professionally.