Military Institute of the Ministry of Defense of Turkmenistan explained

Military Institute of the Ministry of Defense of Turkmenistan
Type:	military academy
Affiliation:	Armed Forces of Turkmenistan
Endowment:	Colonel Shamyrat Amanov
Head Label:	Commandant
City:	Ashgabat
Country:	Turkmenistan
Language:	Turkmen, Russian
Colors:	Green & White

Military Institute of the Ministry of Defense of Turkmenistan named after Great Saparmurad Turkmenbashy is higher military educational institution in the national education system of the Armed Forces of Turkmenistan.

History

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

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]

Requirements

Special requirements to the Military Institute include the following:

• 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. Every academic year begins on the Day of Knowledge and Student Youth on 1 September.^[11]

Affiliated schools

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

• Berdimuhamed Annayev 1st Specialized Military School (Ashgabat)
• Alp Arslan 2nd Specialized Military School (Dashoguz)
• Soltan Sanjar 3rd Specialized Military School (Mary)

Rectors

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

• 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]

See also

• Armed Forces of Turkmenistan
• Ministry of Defense of Turkmenistan

References

1. Book: Breaking Away from the Bear. DIANE Publishing. 978-1-4289-1260-1. en.
2. Web site: Military Institute Under Ministry of Defence of Turkmenistan Moved to New Building. www.turkmenistan.ru.
3. Web site: Turkmenistan - Military Personnel - Training. John. Pike. www.globalsecurity.org.
4. Web site: Все ВУЗы Туркменистана.. Информационный портал Туркменистана "Turkmenportal". ru. 2019-05-28.
5. Web site: Военный институт: горячая пора. Новости Туркменистана. 2013-01-27. infoabad.com. 2019-05-28.
6. Web site: goşun. Milli. Türkmenistanyň Goranmak ministrliginiň Beýik Saparmyrat Türkmenbaşy adyndaky Harby institutyna 2020-2021-nji okuw ýylynda okuwa kabul etmegiň TERTIBI. 2020-12-24. Milli goşun. tk.
7. Web site: Military institute of Ministry of defense of Turkmenistan/Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan. science.gov.tm.
8. Web site: В Туркменистане начали готовить военных специалистов по кибербезопасности. 2020-12-21. Голос СНГ.
9. Web site: goşun. Milli. Harby bilim sanly ulgama geçirilýär. 2020-12-24. Milli goşun. tk.
10. Web site: goşun. Milli. Iň möhümi – tejribe. 2020-12-24. Milli goşun. tk.
11. Web site: goşun. Milli. Täze okuw ýyly — täze üstünlikleriň badalgasy. 2020-12-24. Milli goşun. tk.
12. Web site: Rector of Turkmen military institute leaves office for training Turkmenistan.ru. 2020-12-25. www.turkmenistan.ru.
13. Web site: Yusuf Muhammetkulyev appointed rector of Military Institute Turkmenistan.ru. 2020-12-25. www.turkmenistan.ru.
14. Web site: ГУНДОГДЫЕВ Бегенч Атаевич ЦентрАзия. 2020-12-24. centrasia.org.
15. Web site: goşun. Milli. Ilkinji zenan desantçy. 2020-12-24. Milli goşun. tk.

External links

• Official Facebook Page