In the regiments which are under our service, in 2013, compared to 2012, cases of all types of offenses decreased by 26%. In particular, AWOL cases decreased by 45%, cases containing the criminal element – 3%. Serious crimes were not there. During the reporting period previously undisclosed (hidden) 21 cases have been disclosed, among them – illegal use of electricity, misappropriation of fuel, theft of military property, cases of soldier abuse.

Fight against street manners in the army should be implemented in all military echelons, but much more important is the participation of junior officers in this process.
According to sergeants’ majority, there is no need for military police to intervene in all matters within the military unit, since it creates atmosphere of fear, tension. This, of course, is only for those cases which do not contain an element of an offense or crime.

Recently the French company Airbus Defence and Space commissioned by the company Azerkosmos withdrew a satellite into orbit. As Minister of communication and high technologies of Azerbaijan Ali Abasov informed, satellite SPOT-7 is designed to explore the earth’s surface, it will give the opportunity to get high quality and clear images.

On July 12 at Vayots Dzor district-centre the 17th anniversary of the 4th Army Corps was solemnly celebrated. Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan, Head of AF GS Colonel General Youriy Khachaturov, other high-ranking officers were present.
Minister Ohanyan welcomed the participants, after him Army Corps Commander, Major General Andranik Makaryan made an introductory statement and presented the Corps’ traversed path and achievements.

On the initiative of “Depi Hayq” (to Armenia) foundation every year many young Armenians come to Armenia from USA, Germany, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, etc. In cooperation with the Ministry of Defense, more than 430 young people over three years visited military units of the RA AF, military museum “Mother Armenia” and military pantheon “Yerabloor” (Three Hills).

In the Military Institute after Vazgen Sargsyan a specialized auditorium of Armenian language was opened in the General sciences and foreign languages department. This auditorium is distinguished by its originality and unique design form other auditoria of English, Russian, German, Persian, Greek, French languages.

In the military unit under the command of Lieutenant Colonel R.Shahgeldyan head of Sergeants Council is Sergeant Gevorg Sargsyan. Last August he was elected on this post, and in the beginning of this educational year he was reelected. He is an artillerist.