On July 17, at the Military Institute after V.Sargsyan started a conference on the subject “The ways to ensure security of service in the context of ensuring security of military service.”

On July 16, Defense Minister made a surprise visit to the Central assembly point for the purpose of familiarization with the call-up on the spot.

From July 1-15, 50% of the total number of conscripts have been called-up. From near abroad 35 recruits have been called, and from far abroad (Belgium, USA, Greece) – 7. A feature of this appeal is the fact that a large number of recruits are from large families, i.e., having 4 or more children. Recently, a conscript went to the army who has 7 brothers and 7 sisters.

The military unit under the command of Ashot Ghazaryan prepares future military engineers. After a six-month course, receiving the rank of commander, newly minted military engineers will serve in the military units.

Short film of the All-Russian State Institute of Cinematography student Aspet Shermazanyan “Do not steal!” was presented at the 12th International Film Festival “Golden Apricot”.