How to join AFU: 2026 walkthrough
Entry into AFU through Recruiting of the 3rd Mechanized Battalion 160th Mechanized Brigade. Updated: October 2026.
To join AFU, leave an application to the recruiting department - a recruiter will contact you within 1-2 working days, help you choose a role, choose a unit, go through Military Medical Commission (MMC), prepare documents, go through basic training (Basic Combined Arms Training (BCAT)) and join the service. The application is not binding. Details below.
Step-by-step path: from application to oath
- Application. Fill out a short form (name, surname, phone) on the website or call the recruiting department.
- Conversation with a recruiter. Usually within 1-2 business days. No obligation: you get answers to questions about conditions, payments and service.
- Role definition. The recruiter selects a specialty for your civilian experience: drones, EW, medicine, communications, engineering, logistics, and others. How to choose a role in AFU
- Military Medical Commission (Military Medical Commission (MMC)). A medical examination that determines fitness for duty.
- Documents. Passport, RNOCPP, document on education and other papers - the recruiter will give an exact list at your stage.
- Preparation. Basic military training (Basic Combined Arms Training (BCAT)), then specialized training for the chosen role.
- Accession. You clean in the unit and start service with the team.
How to apply
The fastest way is to leave an application on the battalion recruiting page: recruiting in AFU, or write to the recruiter directly via form of communication with the recruiter. The consultation is free, the first conversation is non-binding.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the application oblige to immediately go to serve?
No. An application is the beginning of communication with a recruiter, not automatic enrollment. All the next steps depend on your decision. More details: does the application to AFU oblige to go to serve.
Do you need military experience?
No. You can come without experience - you will undergo basic general military training (Basic Combined Arms Training (BCAT)) and specialized training for the chosen role.
What to do if the recruiter does not call?
Check whether the phone number is correct and try to apply again or contact the recruiter directly through the contact form. Details: when the recruiter AFU contacts.
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