BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 29. The age limit
for reserve duty for warrant officers and midshipmen in Azerbaijan
has been increased, Trend reports.
The recent modifications are incorporated into both the
"Regulation on Military Service" and the "Law on Military Duty and
Military Service", which were officially approved by President
Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan.
As stipulated in the new law, the aim is to optimize the
utilization of specialized professionals—those trained at domestic
and foreign specialized secondary educational institutions—by
extending their active military service. Given that these
individuals possess advanced training and expertise, the revised
policy seeks to leverage their skills for the country's defense
over an extended period. Accordingly, the duration of active
military service for warrant officers and midshipmen graduating
from such institutions will be set at 10 years during
peacetime.
In line with the relevant provisions of Articles 26"v" and
36.1.3 of the law, the new regulations also allow for the
acceptance of individuals up to the age of 40 (excluding officers)
into active military service as warrant officers and
midshipmen.
Under the existing framework, as outlined in the "Regulation on
Military Service" and the "Law on Military Duty and Military
Service", the duration of active service for sergeants and junior
sergeants during peacetime is currently set at five years, as
specified in Articles 12 "q" and 38.1.4.
The President has signed a decree on the implementation of the
relevant law.
