Military Institute of the Ministry of Defense of Turkmenistan
Military Institute of the Ministry of Defense of Turkmenistan named after Turkmanbashi (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.
Turkmen: Beýik Saparmyrat Türkmenbaşy adyndaky Türkmenistanyň Goranmak ministrliginiň Harby instituty | |
The female contingent of the institute during an annual parade in Ashgabat in 2011. | |
Type | military academy |
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Established | September 1, 1993 |
Affiliation | Armed Forces of Turkmenistan |
Endowment | Colonel Shamyrat Amanov |
Location | , |
Language | Turkmen, Russian |
Colors | Green & White |
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:[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
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
- Breaking Away from the Bear. DIANE Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4289-1260-1.
- "Military Institute Under Ministry of Defence of Turkmenistan Moved to New Building". www.turkmenistan.ru.
- Pike, John. "Turkmenistan - Military Personnel - Training". www.globalsecurity.org.
- "Все ВУЗы Туркменистана". Информационный портал Туркменистана "Turkmenportal" (in Russian). Retrieved 2019-05-28.
- "Военный институт: горячая пора". Новости Туркменистана. infoabad.com. 2013-01-27. Retrieved 2019-05-28.
- goşun, Milli. "Türkmenistanyň Goranmak ministrliginiň Beýik Saparmyrat Türkmenbaşy adyndaky Harby institutyna 2020-2021-nji okuw ýylynda okuwa kabul etmegiň TERTIBI". Milli goşun (in Turkmen). Retrieved 2020-12-24.
- "Military institute of Ministry of defense of Turkmenistan/Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan". science.gov.tm.
- "В Туркменистане начали готовить военных специалистов по кибербезопасности". Голос СНГ. Retrieved 2020-12-21.
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- "Yusuf Muhammetkulyev appointed rector of Military Institute | Turkmenistan.ru". www.turkmenistan.ru. Retrieved 2020-12-25.
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- goşun, Milli. "Ilkinji zenan desantçy". Milli goşun (in Turkmen). Retrieved 2020-12-24.