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New Reality of Year-Round Draft

Introduction to Year-Round Draft

• The year 2026 marks the introduction of a year-round draft, replacing traditional spring and autumn enlistments.

• Alexey Tabalov, a lawyer and director of the human rights organization "School of the Draftee," discusses the implications for draftees this year.

Growth and Support in 2025

• In 2025, the organization assisted 9,071 individuals, a 15% increase from 2024, providing legal support to draftees and their families.

• The organization not only answered questions but also filed complaints and lawsuits against military recruitment offices.

Changes in Draft Procedures

Year-Round Recruitment Process

• All draft procedures (selection, medical examinations, commission meetings) will now occur throughout the year.

• While recruitment can happen any month, actual deployment is limited to specific periods: April-July and October-December.

New Obligations for Draftees

• If a deferment ends without receiving a summons before deployment periods start, individuals must report to military offices within 14 days.

Implications of Changes

Quality of Draft Events

• Theoretically aimed at improving efficiency by reducing queues; however, skepticism exists regarding its effectiveness in genuinely enhancing service quality.

Extended Validity of Draft Decisions

• Decisions on fitness for service are now valid for an entire year; previous strategies to delay appeals until after drafts are no longer effective.

Options for Reassessment

Grounds for Reassessment Requests

• Individuals can request reassessment if health conditions change or if they have new grounds for deferment (e.g., enrollment in educational institutions).

Procedure for Submitting Requests

• Applications must be submitted promptly with supporting documents before deployment dates.

Changes in Commission Attendance Requirements

Remote Processing of Deferments

• Personal attendance at draft commission meetings is no longer mandatory; decisions can be made based on documentation alone.

Risks Associated with Remote Processing

• There is potential risk that medical categories may be downgraded without proper oversight if documents are not adequately submitted beforehand.

Changes in Military Draft Regulations

New Deadlines for Applications

• Individuals who have been expelled from university now have only 10 days to submit an application for the AGS (military service).

• A new "expiration date" has been introduced for summons, which cannot exceed 30 days from its registration in the summons registry.

• This change is seen as positive since previously, summons could be issued up to a year in advance, limiting individuals' ability to plan their actions.

Year-Round Fines for Relocation Notification

• Lawmakers have implemented fines ranging from 10,000 to 20,000 rubles for failing to notify military enlistment offices about relocation within three months.

• The fines apply not only to conscripts but also to all citizens liable for military service aged between 16 and 70 years.

• To impose a fine, two conditions must be met: the enlistment office must learn of the relocation and confirm that notification was not given within two weeks.

Enforcement and Legal Recourse

• The enlistment office's ability to enforce these fines depends on proving both conditions regarding relocation notification.

• If fined, individuals should obtain copies of the administrative violation protocol and fine decision and file an appeal within ten days.

Changes in Medical Exemptions

• Recent changes have modified the Schedule of Diseases used by doctors at enlistment offices to determine fitness for military service.

• Certain diagnoses that previously exempted individuals from service are now grounds for conscription; examples include first-stage hypertension without organ damage.

New Roles for Reservists

• Reservists can now be called upon to guard critical infrastructure under the pretext of combating drone threats.

• Only those with prior military experience who signed contracts are considered reservists; signing such contracts may lead them into combat zones instead of just guarding facilities.

Specific Measures in Moscow

• In Moscow, automatic deferments based on education can trap individuals legally by removing their choice regarding health exemptions.

• Authorities utilize facial recognition technology during operations targeting draft evasion; public transport areas are particularly risky environments.

Resources and Support

• For legal advice or questions related to conscription or mobilization, individuals are encouraged to visit specific websites or Telegram channels offering free consultations.