Army and women: the “18-24” contract opens up opportunities, but not for all professions

The “18-24” project offers a chance for young women and men to join the military service on a contract basis. The project provides options of discharge after one year of service, a one-year deferment from mobilization, and the possibility of traveling abroad upon contract completion.

As noted by Oleksandr Zorin, a sergeant manager in the 3rd category of the recruiting department of the 95th ODShBr, there are certain restrictions on women’s choices of specialties. Many of them aspire to work in the medical field or operate uncrewed aerial vehicles, but these positions are currently not available under the “18-24” program. Zorin also indicated that, despite the possibility of women’s participation, many of them refuse, as the positions offered are traditionally held by men and often do not align with women’s professional ambitions.

“We strive to attract as many women as possible, but the specifics of certain specialties do not allow everyone to sign a contract. For many, medical specialties and work with drones are relevant, which is currently not in the project,” Zorin noted.

Despite these difficulties, women who are willing to serve under the “18-24” contract can receive a one-year deferment from mobilization and the opportunity to travel abroad after completing their service. The “18-24” project offers a chance for young women and men to join the military service on a contract basis. The project provides options of discharge after one year of service, a one-year deferment from mobilization, and the possibility of traveling abroad upon contract completion.

As noted by Oleksandr Zorin, a sergeant manager in the 3rd category of the recruiting department of the 95th ODShBr, there are certain restrictions on women’s choices of specialties. Many of them aspire to work in the medical field or operate uncrewed aerial vehicles, but these positions are currently not available under the “18-24” program. Zorin also indicated that, despite the possibility of women’s participation, many of them refuse, as the positions offered are traditionally held by men and often do not align with women’s professional ambitions.

“We strive to attract as many women as possible, but the specifics of certain specialties do not allow everyone to sign a contract. For many, medical specialties and work with drones are relevant, which is currently not in the project,” Zorin noted.

Despite these difficulties, women who are willing to serve under the “18-24” contract can receive a one-year deferment from mobilization and the opportunity to travel abroad after completing their service.