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Some users of Ukraine’s “Rezerv+” military registration app have recently seen a new status in their electronic military records: “MOS 999. Requires basic general military training.” The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has clarified what this means and whether a visit to a TCC (Territorial Recruitment Center) is necessary.

Official Clarification: No Action Required
In an official statement, the General Staff confirmed that the “MOS 999. Requires basic general military training” status in the Rezerv+ app does not require the user to take any action. There is no need to visit a TCC.

The Ministry of Defence later explained that MOS 999 is a military occupational specialty (MOS) code assigned to individuals liable for military service who have not previously completed military service or training camps. This is a standard procedure based on the Law of Ukraine “On Military Duty and Military Service.”

What Does the New Status Mean?
This designation allows the state to statistically assess the number of individuals who would need to undergo basic general military training if they were to be mobilized. It is an informational marker for internal planning and does not impose any new obligations on the citizen.

What Should You Do?
Absolutely nothing. This military specialty code is not a basis for fines or any other restrictions. The information is solely for the state’s records to estimate training needs in the event of mobilization.

At the initiative of the Ministry of Defence, the Ukrainian government has simplified the procedures for military registration and de-registration.

Youths turning 17 can now register remotely via the “Rezerv+” mobile app, citizens aged 25-60 will be registered automatically, and de-registration upon reaching the age limit will also occur without the need to visit a TCC (Territorial Recruitment Center).

These changes have been made to the Procedure for Organizing and Maintaining Military Registration (Resolution No. 1487).

Key Changes in Detail:

1. Registration for Conscripts (17-year-olds):
   From January 1 to July 31 each year, male citizens who turn 17 must register for military service. This can now be done:

• Remotely:Through the Rezerv+ mobile application.
• In-person:By visiting a local TCC.
  This initial registration does not require a mandatory military medical commission (MMC).

2. Automatic Registration (Ages 25-60):
   All male citizens aged 25 to 60 who were not previously on military registration without legal grounds will now be registered automatically. This will reduce manual processing and the need for TCC visits.
3. Automatic De-registration (Age 60+):
   The process of removing citizens from military registration after they reach the maximum age of service in the reserve will also be automated. Additionally, heads of state bodies and enterprises are required to update their internal personnel records within 7 days of an employee reaching the age limit.

Source: Ministry of Defense

Is a Military Medical Commission (MMC) required for reservation/re-reservation?
— No. The procedure for granting a deferment due to reservation does not require an MMC referral (CMU Resolution No. 560, para. 69). However, Law No. 3621-IX mandates that citizens aged 25-60 who were deemed “limitedly fit” before May 4, 2024, must undergo a repeat medical examination by June 5, 2025 (excluding persons with disabilities). Failure to comply can result in a “wanted” status in the Rezerv+ app, which technically blocks any new reservation.

Are employees with a valid reservation sent for an MMC?
— Usually, no. An MMC is not part of the conscription process while a deferment/reservation is active. However, TCCs may issue summons for an MMC in exceptional cases, such as if an employee’s previous MMC conclusion has expired or upon the individual’s own request.

Who initiates the MMC, and how long is the conclusion valid?
— The TCC initiates the process.
— An MMC conclusion issued during martial law is valid for 1 year.

How does the MMC practically affect reservation via the “Diia” portal?
— An MMC is not a prerequisite for submitting reservation lists through “Diia.”
— However, if an employee fails to update their data at the TCC’s request (including medical information), this can block the automatic transfer to special military registration when the reservation is processed in “Diia.”

Employee’s Obligations:
— Appear at the TCC when summoned to update personal data.
— Inform the TCC of any changes (health status, job, etc.) within 7 days.
— Comply with the validity periods of MMC decisions.

Key Takeaways:

1. An MMC is absolutely mandatory only for those with an outdated “limitedly fit” status.
2. A “Violation of military registration rules” or “Wanted” status in Rezerv+ (often due to an overdue MMC) makes reservation technically impossible until the issue is resolved by paying a fine and passing the MMC.
3. Individuals with no MMC data in Rezerv+ (e.g., not examined since 2022) may also be flagged as “wanted,” blocking their reservation.

Effective September 5, 2025, new rules for serving military summons have come into force in Ukraine: a registered letter from “Ukrposhta” or another official postal operator will now be considered official delivery. CMU Resolution No. 1062 formalizes the centralized printing of summonses, automatic data generation from state registers, and eliminates legal “gray areas” that previously allowed individuals to avoid receiving documents.

What Has Changed?

• Centralized Printing:Summonses can now be printed not only by TRCs (Territorial Recruitment Centers) but also by the Ministry of Defence and state-owned printing enterprises.
• Automated Data Generation:All data for summonses will be automatically generated from the Unified State Register of Conscripts, Persons Liable for Military Service, and Reservists, rather than from paper records.
• Official Postal Delivery:“Ukrposhta” (or another designated postal operator) is now an official channel for delivery. Summonses can be sent by registered mail, and this will be considered legally valid service, not just a supplementary method.

As explained by People’s Deputy Oleksandr Fedienko, the state register will now consolidate all relevant information from various other registers to automatically generate summonses. For example, the Ministry of Defence can generate a list of summonses from the register and, under a contract with “Ukrposhta,” mail them out en masse.

Previously, while summonses were also sent by registered mail, this was often challenged in court. Lawyers successfully argued that an individual had “not received” the letter (e.g., failed to pick it up from the post office, refused delivery).

The new resolution solidifies that delivery by registered mail is equivalent to official in-person service, closing these legal loopholes. This establishes a clear legislative mechanism that enables mass mailings and makes it virtually impossible to evade the service of a summons through the postal system.