The summons to the army in Russia is not just official paper from the military registration and enlistment office with an appeal to come there on time. This is also a reason for stress, since most people do not know what to expect in the future and how to behave in such a situation.
Military service
In Russia, men from 18 to 27 years old, recognized as fit for military service and not having a deferment, are subject to draft. One can argue endlessly about whether it is worth joining the army or it is necessary to make every effort to ensure that in no case get there. But in fact, every man in our country is obliged to register with the military registration and enlistment office and, upon reaching military age or at the end of the grace period, must pay back his debt to his homeland.
Who can get the summons
The summons to the army can come to any male citizen aged 16 to 50 years. But the reasons for the call may be different:
1. Primary accounting. This means that the young man has reached 16 years, and the military registration and enlistment office puts him on record. There is nothing terrible here, until 18 years no one is taken into the army.
2. To clarify personal data. The military registration and enlistment office is first of all a giant office, and here information about every man settles. Sometimes the information needs to be clarified, for example, when changing the place of residence, work, or if there are typos and inaccuracies in the certificates.
3. The summit in the army for a medical examination or other activities related to it.
4. Passage of the draft board. Based on its results, a decision is made on conscription, on referral to alternative service, on exemption from conscription, etc.
5. Passage of the draft board before being sent to the place of service or alternative service.
The specific reason is indicated on the agenda.
Army Agenda
The sample (or form) of the summons to the army must comply with a certain form established by the Ministry of Defense. Sometimes a phony call to the draft board is specially thrown into the mailbox, so you need to carefully study all the information on paper.
So, what does the summons to the army look like? This is a small sheet, usually smaller than A4 format (sizes may vary), on which should be written your name and address, as well as the reason for the appearance in the military enlistment office. All this is certified by the personal signature of the military commissioner. Below is the return spine - you must sign on it and thereby confirm receipt of the summons. For appearance on the primary account, a different form is provided. It features a detailed list of documents that must be brought to the military enlistment office. It includes a passport, birth certificate, a certificate of residence and place of study (work), a certificate of marital status, 4 photos, a document on education and health status, qualification certificates (for those who have a sports category).
How is the agenda presented?
When the summons to the army comes, who will hand it over? The terms of conscription of citizens for military service are stipulated: from April 1 to July 15 and from October 1 to December 31. Time is offset only for some citizens of the Russian Federation, in particular, residents of the Far North, young people employed in sowing and harvesting, and teachers. Agendas begin to hand in large numbers to the beginning of the call. However, this applies only to those who are called up for military service. If the reason for appearing at the military registration and enlistment office is different, then a piece of paper can be found in your inbox any day.
Now let's talk about delivery. An army agenda thrown into the mailbox does not impose any obligations on the conscript, since no one can prove that he really received it. Therefore, such a piece of paper can be ignored, which, however, will not relieve you from the call - they will try to notify you anyway, but using more effective methods, for example, through the police. The summons to the army should be handed personally to the addressee by a special authorized person. If it is transmitted through third parties, then it is also not valid.
Punishment for evading military service
Evasion of military service can be accomplished not only by failing to appear at the commissariat without a good reason, but also by inflicting bodily harm on oneself, by tricking, forging documents, etc. All these actions lead to punishment: a fine of 200 to 500 minimum wages or in the amount of 2 to 5 monthly wages, arrest for a period of three months to six months, imprisonment for up to 2 years. Tough measures, as a rule, apply only to malicious deviators.
How to evade without breaking the law
What if the summons to the army came? First of all, you need to analyze the situation. If you are not subject to appeal, and you have a legal delay, which does not end any day, then you are not in danger, and you will be called to the draft board to clarify some data. In any case, carefully read the document - the reason for the appearance is indicated there, and this will help to orient yourself. Although sometimes they are cunning in the military registration and enlistment office, and the young man, instead of checking the documents, gets on examination with all the ensuing consequences.
You also need to understand that ignoring the summons to the army will not work - this only works when the military enlistment office is not really interested in you. In all other cases, it is necessary to solve the problem: look for opportunities for deferment, for example, go to the hospital for examination or go to college. Men who have not resolved the situation with the service in the Armed Forces will have problems even after reaching the age of 27. But more on that later.
What if the summons for military training came
The people who have served believe that they have already paid back their debt to the Motherland, and the state has no complaints against them. However, there are also military fees: a month in tents in camping conditions, paid according to your monthly earnings, plus a small bonus from the state. Someone really like this life, but
most men after the army marry, have children, make a career and have no desire to break away from this life. So, what if the summons for military training came? Firstly, you can simply ignore it if it came by mail and was not handed personally to you - no one will prove that you received it. These papers are sent to a much larger number of people than really needed, so there is a chance that the group will be recruited without you.
If the military enlistment office has shown excessive attention to you, then you need to go to the hospital. The easiest way is to call an ambulance right at home and ask to be hospitalized, unless, of course, there are reasons for this, so there is a good reason for not appearing.
Tighter laws
It would seem that the measures are tough enough. However, they are ineffective, since evasion must be proved. Most guys sit out in the country, with friends and relatives and do not even go out. And even a police officer without good reason cannot enter a citizen’s home. Therefore, the idea of ​​requiring conscripts themselves to appear behind the summons has long been floating. Didn’t come? So, a deviator, and he will be punished by law. Many consider this approach to be very correct, but a much larger number of officials found the idea very dangerous, so the innovation has not yet been adopted. The second possible tightening is that draft deviators will not be hired for public service. However, there is a likelihood that this initiative will be strangled. After all, then most Russian officials will have to send their sons and nephews to the army before sitting them in some comfortable chair.