Azerbaijan has mandatory military service in the Azerbaijani Armed Forces for all able-bodied male civilians. Conscription is at the age of 18. According to Article 76.2 of the Constitution of Azerbaijan, if a citizen's conscience prevents them from serving, alternative service other than military service is not available. Women between the ages of 19 and 40 are also accepted into the armed forces on a voluntary basis. There are four call-up periods per year. The length of military service is 18 months, the compulsory service period is reduced from 18 to 12 months for university graduates.
Initial military registration of citizens
Military registration commissions consisting of the chairman of the commission (head of relevant executive authority) and commission members (medical specialists) are established every year. From January to March, male citizens who have reached the age of the 16 must be registered in the relevant military authority and undergo medical examinations. Citizens with a short-term health problem must send to medical institutions for treatment at the expense of the state budget.
Preparing citizens for military service
Pre-conscription training Pre-conscription training in Azerbaijan is held in educational institutions. Basic military knowledge is also taught to citizens in parallel with their school lessons.
Training on military occupational specialty The citizens who have reached the age of 17 can get training on military occupational specialty in educational institutions. The citizens who want to receive this training must leave their jobs, but they get a salary every month without working during the period of training. And at the end of the training they may return their workplace.
Military service deferment
Permanent deferment The following categories of citizens are not required to serve in the armed forces of Azerbaijan: Individuals with a doctoral degree (PhD) People with serious health problems, including the mentally ill Citizens who arrested for committing a grave crime Being in preventive and operation registration in the police department
Temporary deferment Temporary deferment can be given for the following reasons:
Due to the family situation Fathers whose wife is incapable of work and whose children cannot support themselves The eldest son in a family whose members cannot support themselves Fathers of more than three children The single son in the family one of whose parents is incapable of work
Due to health problems Citizens with short-term health problems detected during medical examination are given postponements
For continuing education To citizens under the age of 20 who are undergoing full-time secondary education in general education institutions To citizens under the age of 20 who have not completed full-time secondary education until they enter the institutions of primary function of vocational education To citizens who are studying higher education (Bachelor's degree), or higher education for medical education and residency education (until graduation) in the institutions and their branches To citizens who are studying in foreign countries in higher education (bachelor's degree), higher education for medical education, and education in residency (internship) until completion of their education
Military ranks Military ranks are given to military personnel according to their military position, military education, military service duration, and some other features.
The following military ranks are defined: Military personnel and Military service Military ranksLand ForceMilitary NavySoldiers and SeamansPrivate
Private first classSeaman
Seaman 1st ClassThe sergeantsCorporal
Sergeant
StaffsergeantPetty Officer 3rd Class
Petty Officer 2nd Class
Pettyofficer, 1st classWarrant officersMaster sergeant
Warrant officer
Chief warrant officerChief petty officer
Warrant officer
Chief warrant officerLieutenantsJunior Lieutenant
Lieutenant
Senior Lieutenant
CaptainJunior Lieutenant
Lieutenant
Senior Lieutenant
Captain LieutenantSenior OfficersMajor
LieutenantColonel
ColonelCaptain 3rd Class
Captain 2nd Class
Captain 1st ClassHigh OfficersMajor General
Lieutenant General
Colonel General
Army GeneralRear Admiral
Vice Admiral
Admiral
See also Azerbaijani Armed Force Military ranks insignia of Azerbaijan Land Force Military ranks insignia of Azerbaijan Air Force Military ranks insignia of Azerbaijan Navy
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