The defense Ministry has developed a procedure for conscription in time of war
The defense Ministry proposed to amend the legislation concerning conscription in time of war. According to the document, the call is carried out throughout wartime on the basis of the decree of the President. The head of state defines “peculiarities of military duty in time of war.” In the state Duma and the Federation Council argue that the initiative does not mean that Russia’s preparations for war.
The defense Ministry prepared amendments on conscription in time of war offer a number of amendments to the Federal laws “On defense” and “On military duty and military service”. According to the draft, in wartime, the President issues decrees on conscription of citizens, and the call goes throughout the entire period of martial law. The number of recruits is set by the General staff of the armed forces.
“Peculiarities of military duty” in time of war as determined by the President, stated in the bill. In the explanatory note the authors said that the President will be able to focus on the intensity of warfare and “other conditions of the situation” and to call subject to make up for losses and the composition of newly formed associations, connections and military units.