Contract service 18-24 years | 3rd Mechanized Battalion 160th Mechanized Brigade
Join AFU for a contract

Contract service —
find your role in 3MB.

For citizens aged 18 to 24, contract service is available with a defined entry process, training and the opportunity to serve in a relevant specialty.

JOIN

This is where your journey as a warrior begins.
Join the strong

Why the program 18–24

Special contract program for citizens aged 18–24: service for 1 year with the right to choose a unit, specialty and full training.

SERVICE

Service for 1 year

A clearly defined period of contract service with the possibility of extension after the end of the year.

CHOICE

Selection of unit

The right to choose the place of service is the Third Mechanized Battalion 160th Mechanized Brigade.

PROFESSION

Choice of specialty

You choose a military position according to your own skills and the needs of the unit.

PREPARATION

Full training

Thorough professional training before service: Basic Combined Arms Training (BCAT) and training in the chosen specialty.

ACCOMPANIMENT

Accompanying the recruiter

Guaranteed support and assistance at all stages of admission and further service.

WARRANTIES

State guarantees

Stable security, Combat Veteran Status status and all state social guarantees.

who can you be

3MB needs not only people with combat experience. Technical, medical, operational, engineering, and organizational skills may have specific applications within the unit.

Program conditions 18–24

Fair conditions of contract service for citizens aged 18–24: transparent admission procedure, guaranteed specialty and state guarantees.

The term of service is 1 year

The contract is for 1 year with a clearly defined term of service and the possibility of extension after the end of the year.

Selection of unit

The right to choose the place of service is the Third Mechanized Battalion 160th Mechanized Brigade.

Professional service

The official relationship secures the agreed position. Your civilian experience determines the role.

Preparation

Mandatory Basic Combined Arms Training (BCAT) and specialized training in the chosen direction before performing tasks.

Provisions and payments

Stable cash security without delays, full equipment, Combat Veteran Status status and social guarantees.

Load

The service requires physical and psychological readiness. We guarantee rotations, recovery time and medical supervision.

How is admission under the 18-24 program

A transparent and predictable process from application to service in your specialty in 3rd Mechanized Battalion 160th Mechanized Brigade.

join in

The recruiter will explain the terms of the contract, the procedure for admission, training and help answer questions about the service.

Frequently asked questions

Answers to the main questions about the 18-24 contract service program, role selection, preparation and first steps.

01 — About the program 18–24
02 — Applying and choosing a role
03 — Training and service conditions