Ministry of Defense launches support service for military
The Ministry of Defense has received the green light to launch military support services. Order No. 59 of January 29, 2025, on the launch of the support service for the military and their families has passed a legal examination and was registered by the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine.
This was reported by the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, Censor.NET reports.
Thus, according to the regulation, escort services will operate within the structure of the Ministry of Defense, the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the State Special Transport Service. In the Armed Forces, the functions of these services will be performed by civil-military cooperation units. They will provide the military and their families with advice and assistance on legal, social, and medical issues.
It is noted that the launch of support services involves the creation of a support system that will provide servicemen and their families with comprehensive assistance - from legal advice to the organization of medical rehabilitation.
According to Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine Brigadier General of Justice Serhii Melnyk, the support system will help in any situation - to draw up an application, resolve issues with receiving payments, advise on the possibility of rehabilitation after an injury, provide legal advice and psychological assistance.
The Ministry of Defense also said that in preparation for the launch of the support services, the first groups of specialists were trained. They have acquired the necessary skills to provide legal and psychological assistance, organize medical support for the wounded, social support for the military and their families, and interact with the families of the dead, missing and captured. The training was conducted in cooperation with volunteer organizations and civilian experts.
It is reported that in total, the support services will cover about two dozen areas of support, which will help strengthen the social protection of servicemen and their families.
