Military Institute of the Ministry of Defense of Turkmenistan

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Military Institute of the Ministry of Defense of Turkmenistan named after Great Saparmurad Turkmenbashy (Turkmen: Beýik Saparmyrat Türkmenbaşy adyndaky Türkmenistanyň Goranmak ministrliginiň Harby instituty) is higher military educational institution in the national education system of the Armed Forces of Turkmenistan.

History[edit]

Female cadets of the institute in 2011.

The Military Institute of the Ministry of Defense of Turkmenistan was established on 1 September 1993. The first class of 75 Lieutenants were commissioned in 1996, with another 200 being commissioned in 1997.[1] The institute’s former building, where it was located from 2004 to 2012, is a four-story building that has 48 classrooms, computer classes, as well as a lecture and simulator room.[2][3] The current building was created in January 2012 near the old building.[4][5]

Educational overview[edit]

The Military Institute trains highly qualified commanders of the Armed Forces of Turkmenistan. The duration of study at the Military Institute is 5 academic years.[6] It specializes in infantry, aviation, logistics, and communications. It is made up of 14 departments and has a central library, which among others, contributes to the learning atmosphere.[7] The training specialists known as “cyberfront fighters” in the field of cyber security began in the 2018-2019 academic year.[8] In July 2019, the curriculum of the Military Institute was transferred to a digital system.[9] 5th year military students are sent to military units and assist military commanders, engaging in practical education.[10]

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Requirements[edit]

Special requirements to the Military Institute include the following:[6]

  • Must be a male citizen under the age of 24 who have completed secondary military service and have volunteered for military service;
  • Male citizens under the age of 25 who have graduated from the Special Military Schools of the Ministry of Defense of Turkmenistan;
  • Male citizens under the age of 24 who have been released from military service and in reserve;
  • Women under the age of 21 who have a secondary education and have volunteered for military service;

Candidates wishing to study at the Military Institute must address their unit commander on this matter. Those admitted to the Military Institute by passing the entrance examination are provided with a dormitory, military uniforms and training aids, as well as regular meals and paid scholarships.[6] Every academic year begins on the Day of Knowledge and Student Youth on 1 September.[11]

Affiliated schools[edit]

The structure of the Military Institute of the Ministry of Defense of Turkmenistan includes 3 secondary specialized military schools:

Rectors[edit]

Until 2007, the minister of defense was the de facto rector of the institute.

  • Dangatar Kopekov (January 10, 1992 – September 17, 1998)
  • Kurbanmuhammed Kasymov (September 17, 1998 – May 24, 1999)
  • Batyr Sarjayev (May 24, 1999 – June 26, 2001)
  • Major General Gurbandurdy Begenchov (June 26, 2001 – March 14, 2002)
  • Rejepbay Arazov (March 14, 2002 – September 19, 2003)
  • Agageldi Mammetgeldiyev (September 19, 2003 – February 24, 2007)
  • Atamurad Gurdov (February 24, 2007 – July 29, 2008)[12]
  • Movlyamkuli Hezretov (January 8, 2008 – February 3, 2011)
  • Yusuf Muhammedkuliev (February 3, 2011 – August 2, 2011)[13]
  • Khojakuli Ashirov (August 2, 2011 – May 12, 2013)
  • Shamurad Amanov (May 12, 2013 – Present)

Notable alumni[edit]

  • Begench Gundogdyev (class of 1997), Minister of Defense[14]
  • Senior Lieutenant Jahan Yazmuhammedova (class of 2014), the first female paratrooper in the Armed Forces of Turkmenistan[15]

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