All men - citizens of the Russian Federation bear military duty, which consists in carrying out military service in the ranks of the Armed Forces of the country. In case of evasion from service, the man faces criminal liability.
Constitutional duty
Military service is the fulfillment of a constitutional duty. According to the Federal Law “On Military Duty,” citizens of the country aged 18 to 27 years, who permanently reside on its territory, are subject to conscription. Non-residents are not subject to conscription and are not even included in the military registration. Since January 1, 2008, the service life has become equal to one year.
It is possible to carry out alternative service. But its term exceeds 12 months and is equal to 18-21 months. Such a right is granted only with special indications.
Persons who graduate from military departments become officers and are enrolled in the reserve.
When a young person turns 17, he must undergo a mandatory medical examination. A commission of doctors examines a young man, identifies diseases, pathologies and makes a verdict on whether he is fit for service or not. If he is fit to serve, then he is given a certificate of attribution. At the age of 18, a young man receives a summons from the military registration and enlistment office. Next, he will have to undergo a second medical commission. Possible reasons for the delay are identified. Higher and secondary vocational educational institutions provide a reprieve for a young person for the period of study, this rule does not apply to correspondence students. If there are no indications not to serve in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, then the guy is told the date and time when he will need to appear at the military registration and enlistment office with things.
Day of the call
On the day of the call, the guy must come with everything he needs to the district military registration and enlistment office. All conscripts are sent by bus to the central collection point. Another medical commission is being held there. Only healthy and strong young men should get into the army. Further, representatives of military units talk to the conscripts, talk about everyday life in the army, what you need to prepare for and what you absolutely cannot do. All are given the form of privates. Items that cannot be taken with you to the unit are seized and sent by mail to your home address. If a private for some reason did not receive distribution to the unit, then he lives for some time in a recruiting center.
It so happens that after the third medical commission, a young man is declared unfit for service for medical reasons, and he is sent back home.
Spring appeal
In 2014, the spring conscription begins on April 1st and lasts 3 months until July 15th. And the autumn call runs from October 1 to December 31. According to Defense Minister Shoigu, the number of conscripts will significantly decrease by tens of thousands. The ranks of the armed army will be replenished by contract soldiers. This will allow the military registration and enlistment offices not to chase those who want to avoid serving. And also there will be no forced recruitment of young men due to the lack of a mobilization reserve.
