Mobilization in Ukraine is often accompanied by conflicts and excessive pressure on men of conscript age. Detention on the streets, the delivery of stories without explanations, cases of violence by the employees of the Tax Code - all this shapes distrust of the process of staffing the army. However, even within the limits of the current legislation, there are grounds for dismissal from military service.
According to the Law of Ukraine “On Military Duty and Military Service”, dismissal is possible under the following conditions:
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by health (based on the decision of the VLK);
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after being released from captivity (if the person does not want to continue the service);
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due to the reduction of the state (mainly applies to the higher command staff).
Lawyer Roman Simutin explained that in the current conditions, most often military personnel are released for the following reasons:
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reaching the age of service (60 years);
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established disability or limited suitability for service;
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the presence of three or more children;
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the need for constant care of relatives with disabilities;
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restriction of liberty by court sentence.
The lawyer emphasizes that the dismissal at will in wartime is not foreseen, and demobilization occurs only after the end of martial law.
How to arrange a release
In order to be released from the army is legally required:
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Collect documents confirming the right to dismiss (medical certificates, relatives with disabilities, etc.).
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To submit a report in the name of the commander asking for dismissal.
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Expect the answer - should be given for 30 days by law.
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If the answer is not provided, this is the basis for appealing inaction in court.
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In case of approval, the serviceman is dismissed (bypass, property delivery, etc.).
In case of refusal without proper justification, the person has the right to go to the court with a claim for protection of rights.
