Of course. Service members are entitled to annual, family, medical, and other types of leave provided by law. The actual timing of leave depends on the combat situation, unit tasks, and command decisions.

Questions &Answers

General questions

What is the Third Army Corps?

What is the difference between the Third Corps and the Third Assault Brigade?

Does serving in the Third Corps mean serving specifically in the Third Assault Brigade?

Does submitting an application mean automatic mobilization?

What happens after submitting an application?

Can I get a consultation first and then make a decision?

Choosing a position and unit

Can I choose a position myself?

Does an application guarantee assignment to the chosen position?

Are infantry positions always assault roles?

Are there non-combat positions in the Third Corps?

Can I serve in my civilian specialty?

Can I choose a specific brigade?

Contract and mobilization

What is the difference between a contract and mobilization?

Can I be mobilized directly into the Third Corps?

Can I sign a contract if I am already mobilized?

What contracts are available in the Third Corps?

Can I sign “Contract 18–24” in the Third Corps?

What positions are available under “Contract 18–24”?

Transfer of active military personnel

Can I transfer to the Third Corps from another unit?

How do I start a transfer?

Do I need my current commander’s consent?

Does a relation guarantee a transfer?

Can an officer transfer to the Third Corps?

Return after AWOL

Does the Third Corps accept service members after AWOL?

Can I choose the Third Corps myself after AWOL?

How do I return to the Third Corps after AWOL?

Training and preparation

Do I need prior military experience?

What are the physical fitness requirements?

Will there be training before I am sent to a unit?

Are people sent straight to the front line?

Can I complete training and figure out which position suits me?

Health and MMC

Is the Military Medical Commission (MMC) mandatory?

Are people with chronic illnesses or injuries accepted?

Can I serve in a technical or rear position because of my health?

Conditions of service

Do Third Corps service members receive monetary allowance?

Is my job kept after mobilization or signing a contract?

Is leave provided?

Specific categories of candidates

Are people from places of imprisonment accepted?

Can foreigners serve in the Third Corps?

Does a foreigner need to know Ukrainian?

Are people without up-to-date military registration documents accepted?

Confidentiality and contacts

Is contacting recruiters confidential?

How can I ask a recruiter additional questions?