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| | equipment = General Staff<br /> '''∟''' {{flagicon image|Flag of the Moldovan Army.gif}} ]<br /> '''∟''' {{Flagicon image|Roundel of Moldova.svg|border=|size=25px}} ] | | equipment = General Staff<br /> '''∟''' {{flagicon image|Flag of the Moldovan Army.gif}} ]<br /> '''∟''' {{Flagicon image|Roundel of Moldova.svg|border=|size=25px}} ] | ||
| | equipment_label = Sub-branches | | equipment_label = Sub-branches | ||
| | commander1 = {{Flagicon image|Flag of the Moldovan Army.gif|size=23px}} Brigader General ]<ref>http://www.interlic.md/2019-07-08/pre-edintele-republicii-moldova-la-prezentat-pe-noul-ef-al-marelui-stat-major-59648.html</ref> | | commander1 = {{Flagicon image|Flag of the Moldovan Army.gif|size=23px}} Brigader General ]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.interlic.md/2019-07-08/pre-edintele-republicii-moldova-la-prezentat-pe-noul-ef-al-marelui-stat-major-59648.html|title=Președintele Republicii Moldova l-a prezentat pe noul șef al Marelui Stat Major|website=www.interlic.md}}</ref> | ||
| | commander1_label = ] | | commander1_label = ] | ||
| | commander2 = Brigadier General Mihail Buclis | | commander2 = Brigadier General Mihail Buclis | ||
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| ==History== | ==History== | ||
| The National Army was officially established on 3 September 1991 on the basis of the ]'s ]. In early 1994, the ground forces of the National Army consisted of 9,800 soldiers, organized into three motorized brigades, an artillery brigade, and a reconnaissance battalion. The General Staff was established on 24 April 1994 by the decision of the ]. In 2007, at the behest of President ], the number of Moldovan National Army servicemen was reduced from 8,500 to 6,500 as a result of a rapid reform that was in response to concerns from Transnistria over a potential conflict.<ref>https://amp.dw.com/ro/de-ce-fel-de-armat%C4%83-are-nevoie-moldova/a-18393966</ref> The National Army has been participating in the ] of the ] since 2009.<ref>https://www.army.md/?lng=3&action=show&cat=122&obj=5602</ref> The cooperation protocol between the National Army and the ] was signed in Chisinau in 2016.<ref>https://www.army.md/?lng=3&action=show&cat=122&obj=6066</ref> On 3 October 2017, President ] became the first Moldovan leader to hold a working meeting with commanders of units in the National Army.<ref>http://president.md/eng/presa/presedintele-tarii-a-convocat-o-sedinta-de-lucru-cu-corpul-de-comanda-al-armatei-nationale</ref> Earlier that September, Dodon had banned the participation of National Army servicemen in exercises abroad without his consent.<ref>http://president.md/eng/presa/comandantul-suprem-al-fortelor-armate-ale-republicii-moldova-a-interzis-participarea-militarilor-fortelor-armate-ale-tarii-la-exercitii-si-oricare-alt-tip-de-activitate-desfasurata-peste-hotarele-tarii-fara-acordul-sau</ref> In early 2020, Defence Minister ] signed an agreement with Bishop ] of the ] on religious cooperation with the National Army.<ref>https://www.army.md/?lng=3&action=show&cat=122&obj=6223</ref> | The National Army was officially established on 3 September 1991 on the basis of the ]'s ]. In early 1994, the ground forces of the National Army consisted of 9,800 soldiers, organized into three motorized brigades, an artillery brigade, and a reconnaissance battalion. The General Staff was established on 24 April 1994 by the decision of the ]. In 2007, at the behest of President ], the number of Moldovan National Army servicemen was reduced from 8,500 to 6,500 as a result of a rapid reform that was in response to concerns from Transnistria over a potential conflict.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://amp.dw.com/ro/de-ce-fel-de-armat%C4%83-are-nevoie-moldova/a-18393966|title=Moldova - armată|website=amp.dw.com}}</ref> The National Army has been participating in the ] of the ] since 2009.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.army.md/?lng=3&action=show&cat=122&obj=5602|title=Ministry of Defense of Republic of Moldova}}</ref> The cooperation protocol between the National Army and the ] was signed in Chisinau in 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.army.md/?lng=3&action=show&cat=122&obj=6066|title=Ministry of Defense of Republic of Moldova}}</ref> On 3 October 2017, President ] became the first Moldovan leader to hold a working meeting with commanders of units in the National Army.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://president.md/eng/presa/presedintele-tarii-a-convocat-o-sedinta-de-lucru-cu-corpul-de-comanda-al-armatei-nationale|title=Igor Dodon will initiate return of the social package for servicemen|website=president.md}}</ref> Earlier that September, Dodon had banned the participation of National Army servicemen in exercises abroad without his consent.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://president.md/eng/presa/comandantul-suprem-al-fortelor-armate-ale-republicii-moldova-a-interzis-participarea-militarilor-fortelor-armate-ale-tarii-la-exercitii-si-oricare-alt-tip-de-activitate-desfasurata-peste-hotarele-tarii-fara-acordul-sau|title=The Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces of the Republic of Moldova has banned the participation of the Armed Forces of the country in exercises and any other type of activity deployed abroad without his consent|website=president.md}}</ref> In early 2020, Defence Minister ] signed an agreement with Bishop ] of the ] on religious cooperation with the National Army.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.army.md/?lng=3&action=show&cat=122&obj=6223|title=Ministry of Defense of Republic of Moldova}}</ref> | ||
| By 2021, all conscription requirements for the National Army are planned to be fulfilled in order for the country to transfer from compulsory military service to soldiers being hired on a contract basis.<ref>https://noi.md/md |
By 2021, all conscription requirements for the National Army are planned to be fulfilled in order for the country to transfer from compulsory military service to soldiers being hired on a contract basis.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://noi.md/md/societate/zeci-de-soldati-din-batalionul-de-garda-au-depus-juramintul-de-credinta|title=Zeci de soldaţi din Batalionul de Gardă au depus jurămîntul de credinţă|website=noi.md}}</ref> | ||
| ==General Staff== | ==General Staff== | ||
| {{Main|Chief of the General Staff (Moldova)}} | {{Main|Chief of the General Staff (Moldova)}} | ||
| The General Staff planning combat and training activities and improves the mobilization capacity of troops as well as operational combat and mobilization training. It is the main body that ensures a Supreme Command that is led by the ] who is also the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. The position of '''Chief of the General Staff of the National Army''' (''Marelui Stat Major al Armatei Republicii Moldova'') executes the paramount leadership of the troops through the army commands. He/she assists the ] and the President in commanding the National Army. <ref>http://www.army.md/?lng=3&action=show&cat=159</ref> The first one was Colonel ], who took office in April 1994.<ref>http://lex.justice.md/index.php?action=view&view=doc&lang=1&id=300363</ref> In wartime situations, the Chief of the General Staff becomes the '']'' '''First Deputy Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces''' should the Minister of Defense be a civilian.<ref>https://books.google.com/books?id=EJutDwAAQBAJ&pg=PA152&dq=supreme+security+council+moldova&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj4gsvsse_lAhUCYawKHSFRBNQQ6AEIMDAB#v=onepage&q=supreme |
The General Staff planning combat and training activities and improves the mobilization capacity of troops as well as operational combat and mobilization training. It is the main body that ensures a Supreme Command that is led by the ] who is also the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. The position of '''Chief of the General Staff of the National Army''' (''Marelui Stat Major al Armatei Republicii Moldova'') executes the paramount leadership of the troops through the army commands. He/she assists the ] and the President in commanding the National Army. <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.army.md/?lng=3&action=show&cat=159|title=Ministry of Defense of Republic of Moldova}}</ref> The first one was Colonel ], who took office in April 1994.<ref>http://lex.justice.md/index.php?action=view&view=doc&lang=1&id=300363</ref> In wartime situations, the Chief of the General Staff becomes the '']'' '''First Deputy Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces''' should the Minister of Defense be a civilian.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=EJutDwAAQBAJ&pg=PA152&dq=supreme+security+council+moldova&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj4gsvsse_lAhUCYawKHSFRBNQQ6AEIMDAB#v=onepage&q=supreme+security+council+moldova&f=false|title=Moldova A "Spy" Guide Volume 1 Strategic Information and Developments|first=IBP|last=Inc|date=February 7, 2007|publisher=Lulu.com|via=Google Books}}</ref> | ||
| ===Structure=== | ===Structure=== | ||
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| ** Strategic Planning Directorate (J5) | ** Strategic Planning Directorate (J5) | ||
| ** Communication and Information Systems Directorate (J6) | ** Communication and Information Systems Directorate (J6) | ||
| *** Center of Communications and Informatics<ref>https://www.army.md/?lng=3&action=show&cat=122&obj=4584</ref> | *** Center of Communications and Informatics<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.army.md/?lng=3&action=show&cat=122&obj=4584|title=Ministry of Defense of Republic of Moldova}}</ref> | ||
| ** Doctrine and Joint Training Directorate (J7) | ** Doctrine and Joint Training Directorate (J7) | ||
| ** Management, Coordination and Monitoring Directorate | ** Management, Coordination and Monitoring Directorate | ||
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| * Public Relations Service | * Public Relations Service | ||
| * General Staff Regiment "Brigadier General Nicolae Petrică" | * General Staff Regiment "Brigadier General Nicolae Petrică" | ||
| ** ]<ref>https://www.army.md/?lng=3&action=show&cat=122&obj=6585</ref> | ** ]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.army.md/?lng=3&action=show&cat=122&obj=6585|title=Ministry of Defense of Republic of Moldova}}</ref> | ||
| ====Operations Directorate==== | ====Operations Directorate==== | ||
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| ====Logistics Direcotrate==== | ====Logistics Direcotrate==== | ||
| The Directorate of Logistics implements policies issued by the Ministry of Defence concerning logistic support. It also manages, monitors and organises the distribution of material goods for troops. It has centralized archive of the record of weapons, military equipment, and ammunition.<ref>https://www.army.md/?lng=3&action=show&cat=183</ref> | The Directorate of Logistics implements policies issued by the Ministry of Defence concerning logistic support. It also manages, monitors and organises the distribution of material goods for troops. It has centralized archive of the record of weapons, military equipment, and ammunition.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.army.md/?lng=3&action=show&cat=183|title=Ministry of Defense of Republic of Moldova}}</ref> | ||
| ====Military Police==== | ====Military Police==== | ||
| The Military Police Section has duties that include operative coordination, on the monitoring and protection of military personnel, guarding military installations, ensuring military discipline and order. It also controls the direction of the military car technique in road traffic.<ref>https://www.army.md/?lng=3&action=show&cat=248</ref> | The Military Police Section has duties that include operative coordination, on the monitoring and protection of military personnel, guarding military installations, ensuring military discipline and order. It also controls the direction of the military car technique in road traffic.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.army.md/?lng=3&action=show&cat=248|title=Ministry of Defense of Republic of Moldova}}</ref> | ||
| ==Military areas== | ==Military areas== | ||
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| ==Associations== | ==Associations== | ||
| The National Army Commanding Officer Corps ({{Lang-ro|Corpul ofițerului de comandă al armatei naționale}}) is the official organization in the National Army that serves all of its commissioned officers. The National Army Women’s Association (NAWA) is an extracurricular association that offers support to National Army's female military and civilian personnel. It was established on 28 February 2019 and was launched on 7 June 2019 in the presence of Minister of Defense ] and Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration Cristina Lesnic. The NAWA consists of 37 officers led by its president, Colonel Mariana Grama.<ref>https://www.army.md/?lng=3&action=show&cat=122&obj=5721</ref> On 24 January 2020, the first meeting of the National Council for War Veterans Affairs since its creation was held in the capital in the presence of Prime Minister ].<ref>https://www.army.md/?lng=3&action=show&cat=122&obj=6140</ref> | The National Army Commanding Officer Corps ({{Lang-ro|Corpul ofițerului de comandă al armatei naționale}}) is the official organization in the National Army that serves all of its commissioned officers. The National Army Women’s Association (NAWA) is an extracurricular association that offers support to National Army's female military and civilian personnel. It was established on 28 February 2019 and was launched on 7 June 2019 in the presence of Minister of Defense ] and Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration Cristina Lesnic. The NAWA consists of 37 officers led by its president, Colonel Mariana Grama.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.army.md/?lng=3&action=show&cat=122&obj=5721|title=Ministry of Defense of Republic of Moldova}}</ref> On 24 January 2020, the first meeting of the National Council for War Veterans Affairs since its creation was held in the capital in the presence of Prime Minister ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.army.md/?lng=3&action=show&cat=122&obj=6140|title=Ministry of Defense of Republic of Moldova}}</ref> | ||
| ==Traditions== | ==Traditions== | ||
| *Currently, the ] is the only unit in the armed forces to utilize the ]. Outside of the company, the regular army uses a Romanian style march step. This was established in 2011<ref>https://mir24.tv/news/16413263/moldavskie-voennye-primut-uchastie-v-parade-pobedy-v-moskve</ref> by order of Defense Minister ] in time for the ]. The formula was considered to be a new, more ]-style marching formula,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.army.md/?lng=3&action=show&cat=122&obj=699#.WgiVCWOnHEZ|title=Ministry of Defense of Republic of Moldova|website=www.army.md|access-date=2017-11-12}}</ref> done to "preserve the health" of servicemen.<ref>https://inosmi.ru |
*Currently, the ] is the only unit in the armed forces to utilize the ]. Outside of the company, the regular army uses a Romanian style march step. This was established in 2011<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mir24.tv/news/16413263/moldavskie-voennye-primut-uchastie-v-parade-pobedy-v-moskve|title=Молдавские военные примут участие в параде Победы в Москве}}</ref> by order of Defense Minister ] in time for the ]. The formula was considered to be a new, more ]-style marching formula,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.army.md/?lng=3&action=show&cat=122&obj=699#.WgiVCWOnHEZ|title=Ministry of Defense of Republic of Moldova|website=www.army.md|access-date=2017-11-12}}</ref> done to "preserve the health" of servicemen.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://inosmi.ru/moldova/20110616/170783240.html|title=Молдавские военные перейдут на «натовский шаг»|date=June 16, 2011|website=ИноСМИ.Ru}}</ref> | ||
| *Since 2020, a formal flag-raising military ceremony has been held at all military installations.<ref>https://www.army.md/?lng=3&action=show&cat=122&obj=6158</ref> | *Since 2020, a formal flag-raising military ceremony has been held at all military installations.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.army.md/?lng=3&action=show&cat=122&obj=6158|title=Ministry of Defense of Republic of Moldova}}</ref> | ||
| *The Defense Minister’s Cup is a skills and sports competition held yearly for National Army service members.<ref>https://www.army.md/?lng=3&action=show&cat=122&obj=5705</ref> | *The Defense Minister’s Cup is a skills and sports competition held yearly for National Army service members.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.army.md/?lng=3&action=show&cat=122&obj=5705|title=Ministry of Defense of Republic of Moldova}}</ref> | ||
| ===National Army Day=== | ===National Army Day=== | ||
| On 2 September, the National Army marks its professional own holiday, ''Ziua Armatei Naționale'' (Day of the National Army). The ] and the ]<ref>https://gov.md/ro/tags/armata-nationala</ref> usually present congratulations and decorations to all active and veteran servicemen. The Ministry of Defense usually organizes large demonstrations on the holiday.<ref>https://www.timpul.md/articol/ziua-armatei-nationale-14969.html</ref> Military officials lay flowers at the ] and the ]. Festive activities are also organized in local cities.<ref>https://www.army.md/?lng=2&action=show&cat=122&obj=5908</ref> In 2018, the National Army Day ] celebrations were held by the ] in ].<ref>https://esp.md/sobytiya/2016/09/03/v-belcah-prazdnuyut-25-letie-nacionalnoy-armii-pryamaya-translyaciya</ref> | On 2 September, the National Army marks its professional own holiday, ''Ziua Armatei Naționale'' (Day of the National Army). The ] and the ]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gov.md/ro/tags/armata-nationala|title=Armata Naţională | GUVERNUL REPUBLICII MOLDOVA|website=gov.md}}</ref> usually present congratulations and decorations to all active and veteran servicemen. The Ministry of Defense usually organizes large demonstrations on the holiday.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.timpul.md/articol/ziua-armatei-nationale-14969.html|title=Ziua Armatei Naţionale|website=Timpul - Ştiri din Moldova}}</ref> Military officials lay flowers at the ] and the ]. Festive activities are also organized in local cities.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.army.md/?lng=2&action=show&cat=122&obj=5908|title=Ministerul Apărării al Republicii Moldova}}</ref> In 2018, the National Army Day ] celebrations were held by the ] in ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://esp.md/ru/sobytiya/2016/09/03/v-belcah-prazdnuyut-25-letie-nacionalnoy-armii-pryamaya-translyaciya|title=В Бельцах празднуют 25-летие национальной армии. Прямая трансляция|date=September 3, 2016|website=СП - Новости Бельцы Молдова}}</ref> | ||
| ==In popular culture== | ==In popular culture== | ||
| *The project "24 Hours in the National Army" is a media event involving representatives of 12 media Moldovan media institutions. The project is organized by Mass-media information and communication service, together with Special Forces Battalion at the National Army Military Training Centre from Bulboaca. It has been attended by representatives of national and regional media institutions such as ], ], and TVR Moldova. The first edition of the project was organized in 2006.<ref>https://www.army.md/?lng=3&action=show&cat=122&obj=5723</ref> | *The project "24 Hours in the National Army" is a media event involving representatives of 12 media Moldovan media institutions. The project is organized by Mass-media information and communication service, together with Special Forces Battalion at the National Army Military Training Centre from Bulboaca. It has been attended by representatives of national and regional media institutions such as ], ], and TVR Moldova. The first edition of the project was organized in 2006.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.army.md/?lng=3&action=show&cat=122&obj=5723|title=Ministry of Defense of Republic of Moldova}}</ref> | ||
| ==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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| National Army of the Republic of Moldova | |
|---|---|
| Armata Națională a Republicii Moldova | |
 Emblem of the Moldovan National Army | |
| Founded | 3 September 1991 |
| Country | Moldova |
| Branch | Armed Forces of the Republic of Moldova |
| Type | Army |
| Role | Land warfare |
| Headquarters | Chișinău |
| Motto(s) | Pentru Onoare Pentru Patrie Pentru Tricolor (For Honour For Motherland For Tricolor) |
| Sub-branches | General Staff ∟  Land Force Command∟  Air Force Command |
| Commanders | |
| Chief of the General Staff | Brigader General Igor Gorgan |
| Deputy Chief for Defense Resources | Brigadier General Mihail Buclis |
| Deputy Chief for Operations and Training | Colonel Octavian Varzari |
The Moldovan National Army (Template:Lang-ro) is the senior branch of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Moldova composed of the Air Force and the Land Forces. The National Army is considered to be the regular duty military force while the other branch of the armed forces, the Trupele de Carabinieri, is focused on paramilitary activities.
History
The National Army was officially established on 3 September 1991 on the basis of the Soviet Army's 14th Guards Army. In early 1994, the ground forces of the National Army consisted of 9,800 soldiers, organized into three motorized brigades, an artillery brigade, and a reconnaissance battalion. The General Staff was established on 24 April 1994 by the decision of the Government of Moldova. In 2007, at the behest of President Vladimir Voronin, the number of Moldovan National Army servicemen was reduced from 8,500 to 6,500 as a result of a rapid reform that was in response to concerns from Transnistria over a potential conflict. The National Army has been participating in the Joint Combined Exchange Training of the United States Armed Forces since 2009. The cooperation protocol between the National Army and the International Committee of the Red Cross was signed in Chisinau in 2016. On 3 October 2017, President Igor Dodon became the first Moldovan leader to hold a working meeting with commanders of units in the National Army. Earlier that September, Dodon had banned the participation of National Army servicemen in exercises abroad without his consent. In early 2020, Defence Minister Victor Gaiciuc signed an agreement with Bishop Vladimir (Cantarean) of the Moldovan Orthodox Church on religious cooperation with the National Army. By 2021, all conscription requirements for the National Army are planned to be fulfilled in order for the country to transfer from compulsory military service to soldiers being hired on a contract basis.
General Staff
Main article: Chief of the General Staff (Moldova)The General Staff planning combat and training activities and improves the mobilization capacity of troops as well as operational combat and mobilization training. It is the main body that ensures a Supreme Command that is led by the President of the Republic who is also the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. The position of Chief of the General Staff of the National Army (Marelui Stat Major al Armatei Republicii Moldova) executes the paramount leadership of the troops through the army commands. He/she assists the Minister of Defense and the President in commanding the National Army. The first one was Colonel Pavel Chirău, who took office in April 1994. In wartime situations, the Chief of the General Staff becomes the de facto First Deputy Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces should the Minister of Defense be a civilian.
Structure
- General Staff (J1)
- Personnel Directorate (J2)
- Operations Directorate (J3)
- Directorate of Logistics (J4)
- Strategic Planning Directorate (J5)
- Communication and Information Systems Directorate (J6)
- Center of Communications and Informatics
- Doctrine and Joint Training Directorate (J7)
- Management, Coordination and Monitoring Directorate
- Law Department
- Health Department
- Economic and Financial Department
- Secretariat and Internal Management Department
- Legal Department
- Human Resources Management Department
- Defense Policy and Defense Planning Division
- General Inspection Directorate
- Public Relations Service
- General Staff Regiment "Brigadier General Nicolae Petrică"
Operations Directorate
The J3 Operations Directorate develops operational plans on the engagement of the National Army during peacetime and crisis situations.
Logistics Direcotrate
The Directorate of Logistics implements policies issued by the Ministry of Defence concerning logistic support. It also manages, monitors and organises the distribution of material goods for troops. It has centralized archive of the record of weapons, military equipment, and ammunition.
Military Police
The Military Police Section has duties that include operative coordination, on the monitoring and protection of military personnel, guarding military installations, ensuring military discipline and order. It also controls the direction of the military car technique in road traffic.
Military areas
National Army garrisons are located in the following cities: Chisinau, Balti, Cahul and Ungheni. A military proving ground is located in Bulboaca, Anenii Noi. It is the largest of its kind in the Republic of Moldova, with an area of 21 kilometers. There are several specialized sectors on the territory of the base, where the military carries out both daily exercises and preparations for multinational applications. Within the military base, training that is done includes throwing hand grenades, planting mines, chemical protection training (NBC) and providing first aid. Other installations are usually Military Camps (Tabăra Militară) and can be found all over the country, such as Military Camp 142 and Military Camp 123.
Associations
The National Army Commanding Officer Corps (Template:Lang-ro) is the official organization in the National Army that serves all of its commissioned officers. The National Army Women’s Association (NAWA) is an extracurricular association that offers support to National Army's female military and civilian personnel. It was established on 28 February 2019 and was launched on 7 June 2019 in the presence of Minister of Defense Eugen Sturza and Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration Cristina Lesnic. The NAWA consists of 37 officers led by its president, Colonel Mariana Grama. On 24 January 2020, the first meeting of the National Council for War Veterans Affairs since its creation was held in the capital in the presence of Prime Minister Ion Chicu.
Traditions
- Currently, the Honor Guard Company is the only unit in the armed forces to utilize the goose step. Outside of the company, the regular army uses a Romanian style march step. This was established in 2011 by order of Defense Minister Vitalie Marinuța in time for the Chișinău Independence Day Parade. The formula was considered to be a new, more NATO-style marching formula, done to "preserve the health" of servicemen.
- Since 2020, a formal flag-raising military ceremony has been held at all military installations.
- The Defense Minister’s Cup is a skills and sports competition held yearly for National Army service members.
National Army Day
On 2 September, the National Army marks its professional own holiday, Ziua Armatei Naționale (Day of the National Army). The President of Moldova and the Prime Minister of Moldova usually present congratulations and decorations to all active and veteran servicemen. The Ministry of Defense usually organizes large demonstrations on the holiday. Military officials lay flowers at the Stephen the Great Monument and the Eternity Memorial Complex. Festive activities are also organized in local cities. In 2018, the National Army Day silver jubilee celebrations were held by the 1st Motorized Infantry Brigade "Moldova" in Bălți.
In popular culture
- The project "24 Hours in the National Army" is a media event involving representatives of 12 media Moldovan media institutions. The project is organized by Mass-media information and communication service, together with Special Forces Battalion at the National Army Military Training Centre from Bulboaca. It has been attended by representatives of national and regional media institutions such as PRO TV, Moldova 1, and TVR Moldova. The first edition of the project was organized in 2006.
See also
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