Basic combined arms training (BZIN) for students starts in September 2025.
The BZIN for students of higher educational institutions will last 300 academic hours:
- 90 hours of theory in educational institutions
- 210 hours of practice in military units and centers
All students – both men and women – must take the theory. The practical course is mandatory only for men fit for military service due to health reasons. Women will undergo practical training only at their own request and after passing a medical examination,” the Ministry of Defense website quotes Brigadier General of Justice Sergei Melnik.
What will be taught:
- tactical, reconnaissance and psychological training
- basics of military discipline
- pre-medical care
- handling weapons
After passing the BZIN, students take the military oath and receive a certificate and military specialty.
On January 15, 2025, President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky signed a bill adopted by the Verkhovna Rada on amendments to the Law of Ukraine “On Military Duty and Military Service” on the specifics of registering Ukrainian citizens for military registration No. 12076.
The document, in particular, provides for the systematic introduction of basic combined arms training for students seeking higher education.
Source: Racurs
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