Grounds for dismissal from the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Dismissal from the Armed Forces of Ukraine is a rather important issue that requires a clear understanding of the legislative norms and procedures. Many military personnel face difficulties in submitting a report, collecting documents, or appealing a refusal. We will discuss this in more detail below.

Who can be dismissed from the Armed Forces of Ukraine in 2025?

1. Upon reaching the age limit.
2. Due to health conditions - in the presence of disability or unfitness by decision of the Military Medical Service.
3. Female soldiers due to pregnancy.
4. Being on leave to care for a child up to 3 years.
5. The need for home care for a child up to 6 years (according to a medical report).
6. Both spouses serve, there is a child under 18 years.
7. The presence of three or more children under 18 years (in the absence of arrears in alimony for more than 3 months).
8. Independent upbringing of a child under 18 years due to death, disappearance, punishment or deprivation of parental rights of the other parent.
9. Adoption, guardianship / upbringing of an orphan or a child deprived of parental care.
10. Maintenance of a child with a disability up to 18 years (in the absence of other persons for care).
11. Maintenance of an adult child with a disability of group 1 / 2.
12. Raising a child with a serious illness with a medical report.
13. Need for constant care for a husband, wife, parents / relatives with disabilities of group 1 / 2.
14. Guardianship of a person recognized by a court as incompetent.
15. Death / disappearance of a close relative during participation in the ATO or repelling the aggression of the Russian Federation.
16. Posthumous awarding of the title of Hero of Ukraine to a close relative.
17. After being in captivity, etc.

Procedure for dismissal from military service

Dismissal is possible at any stage of service, if there are legal grounds. Servicemen have the right to initiate this process by submitting a report and relevant documents.

• Preparation of the report. The serviceman draws up a document in which he indicates: the title of the position of the direct commander to whom the report is submitted; the grounds for dismissal; a list of supporting documents; his attitude to service in the military reserve (desire/undesire); the full name of the CCC and the SP to which the personal file should be sent.
• Submission of the document. The document is submitted in the order of subordination - from the direct commander to the official authorized to make a decision on dismissal.
• Documentary confirmation. The report must be accompanied by originals / duly notarized copies of documents confirming the grounds for dismissal (family circumstances, health status, guardianship, etc.).
• Exclusion from the lists of personnel. After the report is satisfied, the person is removed from the military unit, after which the final calculation and transfer of the personal file to the CCC and SP takes place.
• Within five days, the citizen must arrive at the military registration and enlistment office at the place of residence for registration.

What is paid upon dismissal from the Armed Forces of Ukraine?

1. Monetary allowance for the actually worked period of the month before the day of dismissal, including salary and all due allowances.
2. Compensation for all unused days of annual and additional vacations, in particular for past years, is calculated on the basis of the full monthly monetary allowance.
3. One-time cash allowance.
4. Compensation for the cost of unreceived tangible property (for contract workers).
5. Material assistance for solving social and household issues, if it was not paid for the current year of service.
6. Monetary allowance for recovery, if it was not paid for the current year of service.
7. Other payments that depend on the circumstances of the service.

How long does it take to be discharged from military service?

In general, the term for considering a report should not exceed fourteen days from the date of its submission. However, in practice, you may observe delays or even unjustified refusals to consider it. We advise you to seek advice from a military lawyer who will ensure your right to be discharged from the Armed Forces.

Appealing a refusal to be discharged from the Armed Forces

In the event of a refusal to satisfy a report on discharge from military service, a serviceman has the right to appeal the decision both to the higher command and in court. If an appeal to the commander or to the Department for the Protection of the Rights of Servicemen has not yielded results, the next step is to file a lawsuit with an administrative court. It is important to remember that the term for appealing to the court is limited - one month from the date of receipt of the refusal.

Therefore, do not delay - for effective protection of rights, it is advisable to seek help from a lawyer specializing in military law as soon as possible.

How can we help?

Our military lawyers provide full legal support for servicemen planning to be discharged from the Armed Forces of Ukraine. We will help you:

1. provide individual legal advice;
2. prepare the necessary package of documents (report, statements, explanations, appendices, etc.);
3. provide support and preparation of the necessary documents to obtain a certificate of examination of the military serviceman's family status;
4. request information through a lawyer's request if there is a violation on the part of the command;
5. accompany the submission of a report to commanders of all levels;
6. appeal the refusal to discharge both to the higher command and in court.

We protect the rights of military personnel professionally, promptly, and taking into account the specifics of each situation. If you need help, contact us, and we will support you at every stage.