To improve the effectiveness of educational work and enhance service conditions within the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Institute of Senior Soldiers is being implemented in military unit 5573. This innovation aims to develop a mentorship system among conscript servicemen and is already demonstrating positive results.

Under the new model, soldiers of a senior draft who have shown discipline, leadership qualities, and a responsible attitude toward service are awarded the third qualification class and the status of “senior soldier.” They are assigned several junior conscripts to mentor, assisting them in adaptation, daily life organization, discipline, and moral-psychological support. Senior soldiers also accompany their mentees during cultural and patriotic events, acting as mentors and role models.

A distinctive feature of the new system is that senior soldiers are entitled to wear a maroon-striped undershirt, symbolizing their special service status.

According to the command of the capital brigade, the introduction of this system helps reduce the workload of contract servicemen, especially in areas of daily supervision and educational work. More than 15 soldiers who have earned the status of senior soldiers have already taken the opportunity to continue their service under contract, which indicates growing motivation and awareness of their personal contribution to the common cause. In a ceremonial setting, they were presented with keys to individual rooms in the barracks located within the unit’s territory.

The introduction of the Institute of Senior Soldiers became possible thanks to the initiative and support of the Main Command of the National Guard. It is part of a comprehensive effort to improve service conditions, strengthen military discipline, and foster a strong sense of unity among personnel.

Such measures not only ensure continuity between generations within units but also help form a responsible, motivated, and well-organized contingent capable of effectively fulfilling the tasks assigned to the National Guard.

It is worth noting that the new system is currently being tested in the capital brigade, and if it proves successful, the practice of the Institute of Senior Soldiers will be implemented in all military units of the National Guard.

Press Service of the National Guard
Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kvv/press/news/details/1081791?lang=kk