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Military Draft and Reserve Call-Up in Russia
Overview of Military Gatherings
- Citizens can be summoned for military gatherings even if they have never served, hold category B, or are over 50 years old. A decree was signed by Putin on December 8, 2025, regarding the call-up of reservists for military gatherings in 2026.
- The video outlines essential information about who will be called up, who is exempt, potential traps during gatherings, and consequences for non-attendance.
Types of Military Gatherings
- There are two main types of military gatherings:
- Training Gatherings: Focused on teaching new military specialties or refreshing existing ones.
- Verification Gatherings: Assessing combat readiness and mobilization capabilities of military units.
- A third type introduced in 2025 involves special gatherings aimed at protecting critical infrastructure but only applies to reservists under contract with the Ministry of Defense.
Who Can Be Called Up?
- Individuals eligible for call-up include those who have completed mandatory service or were assigned to reserve due to health issues. Those reaching age 30 without prior service also automatically enter the reserve.
- Even individuals who have not served can be summoned if they are registered as reservists; legal provisions allow this despite their lack of service history.
Medical Categories and Implications
- Category B (limited fitness) does not exempt individuals from being called up for military gatherings. However, many may not be summoned due to a preference for those with combat experience.
- If called up while holding category B, individuals may undergo a medical examination that could change their fitness status to A or B based on updated health assessments.
Duration and Frequency of Gatherings
- The maximum duration for any gathering is two months; however, they typically last several weeks. Training gatherings cannot occur more than once every three years unless it’s verification gatherings which can happen annually.
Notification Process for Military Gatherings
How Notifications Are Delivered
- Notifications are delivered exclusively through official summons:
- In-person delivery requiring a signature,
- Registered mail with acknowledgment,
- Through the state registry system where notifications are considered delivered after seven days if unacknowledged.
Legal Validity of Notifications
- Improper notification methods (e.g., leaving notices at home or sending messages via social media) do not hold legal weight; individuals can ignore such notifications without penalty.
Medical Examination Requirements
Mandatory Medical Examinations
- All citizens must undergo mandatory medical examinations when called up. This process is crucial regardless of personal willingness to participate.
Health Categories Impacting Participation
- Category D (unfit due to health reasons): Exempts from gathering participation.
- Category G (temporary unfitness): May provide deferment but does not guarantee exemption from future calls.
Rights and Exemptions from Call-Up
Who Is Exempt?
- Individuals with government-sanctioned exemptions (e.g., law enforcement personnel).
- Educators and students enrolled in educational institutions during their studies receive protection against call-ups.
Additional Exemptions
- Fathers raising three or more children living together,
- Guardians responsible for minors,
- Individuals residing abroad who have been removed from military registration.
Consequences of Non-Attendance
Legal Ramifications
- No criminal liability exists for failing to attend military gatherings; administrative fines ranging from $10,000 to $30,000 may apply instead.
Valid Reasons for Absence
Four valid reasons include:
- Personal illness preventing attendance,
- Serious health issues affecting close relatives,
- Force majeure circumstances like natural disasters,
- Other justifiable reasons recognized by authorities that must be documented.
Potential Outcomes After Attendance
Transition into Military Status
Once an individual arrives at the gathering site and is officially enlisted into a unit by the commander, they become subject to military law including potential criminal charges if they leave without permission.
Mobilization Risks
While legally prohibited from being sent directly into combat zones during training sessions, there have been instances where participants were pressured into signing contracts that could lead them towards active duty roles.