In accordance with the training plan for 2023, approved by the Minister of Defense, military oath-taking ceremonies for young soldiers were held in the Land Forces, the Combined Arms Army, the Air Force, as well as in other types of troops, independent military units and special educational institutions.
The ceremonies were attended by members of Shehids’ families, the military units’ command staff, representatives of local executive powers and the public, veterans and parents of soldiers.
After the Battle Flag was brought to the parade ground and the National Anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan was performed, the events were declared open.
First, the memory of the National Leader of the Azerbaijani people Heydar Aliyev, and Shehids (Martyrs), who sacrificed their lives for the independence, territorial integrity and sovereignty of Azerbaijan, was honored with observing a minute of silence. The young soldiers solemnly took the military oath and promised to be loyal to the Motherland.
At the solemn ceremonies, the speakers wished the young soldiers to be loyal to the Motherland, the state, the Supreme Commander-in-Chief and the Military Oath, to serve in an exemplary and disciplined manner, deeply master the secrets of weapons and equipment, constantly improve their combat skills, accurately and timely fulfill orders of the command staff, as well as to be constantly ready to protect our lands.
In the end, the military personnel solemnly marched in front of the podium.
After the official ceremony, cultural events were held for the military personnel, and parents got acquainted with the conditions created in military units.