The term of service in the army in 2022 will remain unchanged and will be exactly 12 months. This applies to conscripts. With contractors, it doesn't matter if it is a man or a woman, the situation is different. They choose how much time they are willing to devote to the service. Will there be any changes and reforms in this regard in 2022?
How many served in the army before and how many serve today
According to FZ-53 "On conscription and military service", adopted in 1998, the term of military service in the army in 2022 is exactly 1 year. During this period, young people aged 18-27 undergo training, which will be useful to them if the state becomes a party to a military conflict.
Interestingly, men used to be liable for military service throughout their lives. And only in the 18th century, in 1793, the service life was reduced to a quarter of a century. A little less than 100 years later, in 1874, it became even smaller and amounted to 7 years. After that, a reform was carried out, thanks to which military service lasted 15 years for the ground forces and 10 years for the navy.
In the 20th century, the period was reduced first to 3 (1906), and then to 2 years. It remained that way until World War II. And then there were changes again. I had to serve in the aviation and ground forces for 3 years, and in the navy for 4.
The next reforms took place in the second half of the last century. So, in 1967, they began to serve in the aviation and ground forces for 1.5 years, and in the navy - 2. During the Chechen campaigns, the service life was increased to 2 years for everyone.
And again a new reform. It happened in the early 2000s. First, conscripts served in the army for a year and a half, and then a year.
Why the service life can get longer
The proposal to extend the service life has been made more than once by State Duma deputies. They explained it by the inability to fully master the basics of military training in a year. According to them, during this period of time, young people can only learn to use simple weapons and master the simplest fighting skills. And this is not enough to become a full-fledged soldier of a strong Russian army.
The current head of the Russian Federation has a different opinion about military service. According to him, preference should be given to contractors. Most of them are people who deliberately made a choice in favor of military affairs. Therefore, they are ready to learn and develop all the necessary skills. In the near future, it is planned to achieve a ratio of contractors and conscripts of 80 to 20. And even later - up to 90 to 10.
The president also believes that in a year it is possible, if not to become a real military man, then at least understand whether it is worth continuing to serve under the contract or not.
Possible changes
It is impossible to say for sure whether there will be any changes regarding the service life or not. At least to date, the State Duma has not adopted a single bill dedicated to him.
Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces Burdinsky said that the Ministry of Defense will not carry out reforms in the near future, so the term of military service will remain unchanged in 2022.
The same Burdinsky said that now the priority is service under the contract. Now there are more than enough of such military personnel, so conscripts may not worry.
How many will serve in the army in 2022
So how many different categories of conscripts are serving in the army since 2022?
Emergency service
As stated above, exactly 1 year. The figure does not depend on which troops you have to serve. It is the same for the Morflot, ground or air forces.
Contract service
The term of service in the army in 2021-2022 under the contract lasts longer and depends on the troops chosen and the rank:
- sailors, soldiers, foremen, sergeants who signed a contract for the first time - 2-3 years (citizens of foreign states - 5);
- officers, warrant officers, warrant officers - 5 years.
Soldiers who decide to re-sign the contract will serve from 1 to 10 years.They can also sign a contract for an unlimited time.
Alternative service
This is one of the ways to avoid military conscription. It is used by those young people who cannot serve in the army for religious, moral, ethical and other principles. The first alternative service appeared in 1993.
From the beginning of 2008, this type of service can be carried out for 21 or 18 months. In the first case, the conscript works in organizations subordinate to the subject or federal executive bodies. In the second, he serves as a civilian employee in organizations related to the Russian Armed Forces.
How many women serve in the army
The service life of the fair sex depends on the contract signed by them, age and position. On average, it ranges from 3 to 10 years. 3 years serve those who hold junior positions, and 1 - holders of senior ranks.
How many years have they served in the armies of other countries
Most countries in the world have switched to contract service. But there are those where every man is still obliged to give the so-called debt to the homeland. Let's take a closer look:
- Austria - six months. Optionally, it can be replaced with an alternative service for a period of 9 months.
- North Korea - 10 years. And these are not the final figures yet.
- South Korea - 27 months The state is always in tension, therefore it needs qualified military personnel.
- Libya - 2 years. Women are also subject to the call.
An interesting situation has developed in Norway. How many years have they served in the army in this country? According to the law, conscript military service lasts 19 months. But in reality, conscripts wear uniforms for only a year. And then only after the place becomes free. It turns out that they will also have to wait.
How to calculate the service life
The period of military service for conscripts begins from the moment when the young man receives his first rank - private. This happens when he arrives at the collection point. For those who enroll in a specialized military educational institution, the period is counted from the day of enrollment. Servicemen with a rank begin to serve after the issuance of an order stating that they are assigned to a certain place.
Can shorten the service life
Yes they can. But there must be good reasons for this. Here is some of them:
- A close blood relative of a potential conscript was killed in an armed conflict. It's about a father or a brother.
- The conscript must take custody of a minor blood relative. This is a sister or brother.
- One of the relatives has a serious illness that requires constant care, which will be carried out by a young man.
- The second child was born to the conscript.
- The family has a disabled child up to 3 years old, the responsibility for caring for whom lies with the conscript.
- As a result of the death of his wife, a potential soldier has a child.
A complete list of situations in which a decision can be made to reduce the term of service in the army is found in Article 51 of the Law on Military Service.
Will the service be only contract
Conversations on this topic are underway. But no one is going to take decisive action yet, at least in the next few years. That is what the Minister of Defense said. The main reason is lack of funds.
Not only millions, but billions of rubles are needed to pay for the "work" of contractors. The state does not have such money. This is the first thing. And secondly, those finances that are allocated to the Armed Forces will always find application. First of all, this is the re-equipment and the purchase of new equipment.
What to do if you don't want to serve in the army
As mentioned above, it is possible to take an alternative service. Where exactly you will have to pass it, they will tell you at the local military registration and enlistment office.
It is also possible to delay the call a little.
Conclusion
So how many serve in the army in 2022? For several years, the term has remained unchanged and is equal to 1 year. During this time, young people not only learn the basics of military affairs, but also decide whether they want to build a career as a serviceman further.
