Sign an SMO contract with a Letter of Assignment and serve in your chosen specialty

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Monetary Allowance and Payments

Monetary allowance is paid depending on the position, rank, length of service, and other factors

Maximum payments upon signing the contract

265,280 $

upfront

62,500 $

Payment will be made within two weeks immediately after signing the contract with the Ministry of Defense.

monthly

2,920 $

Monthly monetary allowance during the term of service.

per year

98,260 $

Minimum total annual payments when signing a contract for 1 year.

Monthly Allowance in the SMO Zone

Depends on rank, position, and length of service (for a full calendar month):

Deputy Platoon Commander from 3,790 $

Squad Leader from 3,580 $

Staff Instructor from 3,510 $

Radio Station Chief 3,470 $

Senior Signalman from 3,330 $

Senior Driver-Electrician from 3,310 $

Senior Sapper from 3,310 $

Driver / Gunner from 3,210 $

Grenadier / Cook from 3,210 $

Rifleman from 2,920 $

Monthly Allowances

Independent of rank, position, or length of service:

As a combat veteran 60 $

For each child in the family 300 $

Performance Payments

Additional incentives for special achievements and combat success:

Participation in active offensive 110 $ / day

Advancement within assault squads 690 $ / km

Capture or destruction of enemy equipment from 690 $ / unit

Social Guarantees for Injuries

State insurance and additional lump-sum payments:

Severe injury (total) from 46,430 $

Light injury (total) from 15,070 $

Injury resulting in disability up to 55,560 $

Dismissal due to military trauma 47,770 $

Payments to the Family

Lump-sum payments and insurance coverage for family members:

Presidential death benefit 69,440 $

Lump-sum allowance 76,740 $

Insurance coverage 51,160 $

Total amount to family 197,340 $

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Benefits and Social Guarantees

State support, benefits, guarantees, and social protection measures for soldiers and their families

Federal Benefits

Basic state provision package: medicine, insurance, and job security.

Housing

Military mortgage and service housing. Providing a roof over your and your family's heads.

Loans and Taxes

Credit holidays and tax relief for the entire period of service.

Family Care

Support for spouses and children: from payments to priority education.

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What is a Letter of Assignment?

The basis for your assignment to a specific unit

A Letter of Assignment (Otnoshenie) — is an official document from the commander of a military unit, confirming the readiness to accept a specific citizen for contract military service in the chosen specialty.

Official Status

The document is issued through the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation using an approved form.

Unit selection

Serves as the basis for sending the candidate to a specific unit in the chosen specialty and signing a contract.

Personalization

It is issued in the name of a specific citizen and cannot be transferred to another person.

Mandatory Stage

Without it, it is impossible to be deployed to the specific unit you have chosen.

Do not confuse it with other documents:

A Letter of Acceptance is not a referral from the military enlistment office (which is strictly advisory), nor is it a verbal agreement or roster entry. It is the official basis for your assignment to a specific unit in your chosen specialty.

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Document Sample

Contains precise data:

Specific position (e.g., 'driver')
Military rank (e.g., 'Sergeant')
Number and location of the military unit

Risks of serving without a Letter of Assignment

General Contract Terms

There are no guarantees when being assigned to units and positions. You may be appointed to any vacancy, and the conditions (schedule, duties, location) may differ from your expectations.

Arbitrary Distribution

Without a letter, the candidate enters a general pool. You could be sent to any military unit, even in another region.

Risk of Losing Payments

Lump-sum payments vary by region. Without a letter, there is a risk of receiving a base payment instead of an enhanced one.

How to get a Letter of Assignment: 5 Steps

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Submit application and documents

Apply and pass the screening (passport, military ID, diploma).

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Selection of unit and position

We select options based on your experience, preferences, and available vacancies.

3

Sending the request

We send an official request to the selected unit to issue the Letter of Assignment.

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Receiving the Letter

The commander signs the document, and you receive a certified copy.

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Signing the contract

You pass the medical board, sign the contract, and depart to the chosen unit according to the Letter of Acceptance.

Important Nuances

Unit Binding

The letter is only valid for the unit that issued it. It cannot be transferred.

Official and Free

Processing through us is free. Any offers to 'buy' one are fraudulent.

Authenticity Check

The document must be signed by the commander and certified with an official seal.

Find out which military units have vacancies in your specialty

Leave an application, and we will select a position for free and help you obtain an official Letter of Assignment.

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Service Terms

Professional training, full equipment, and state support for every serviceman

State Guarantees

Payments, social benefits, and a full insurance package for every contract soldier from the first day of service.

Additional Support

In addition to federal payments, regional bonuses and extended social protection measures are provided.

Equipment and Training

Provision of modern gear and training under the guidance of experienced instructors before performing tasks.

Simplified Citizenship

A simplified procedure for obtaining Russian citizenship for the entire family is provided for foreign citizens.

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Candidate Requirements

Who can sign the contract

Age and Health

Men aged 18 to 65. Absence of disability and serious chronic diseases.

Citizenship

We accept citizens of the Russian Federation and foreign citizens. We assist in processing the documents.

Military Experience

Candidates both with and without service experience are considered. Training is provided by experienced instructors from scratch.

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How to start serving

We fully support you at every stage of the way

01

Application

Leave an application on the website. Our specialist will contact you within 15 minutes to discuss service terms and answer all questions.

02

Free travel and accommodation

We fully pay for tickets (train or plane). We meet you, provide comfortable accommodation and meals during the registration period.

03

Selection and Contract

Passing the medical commission and processing documents at the selection point. Signing the official contract with the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.

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Deployment

Assignment to your chosen military unit for service in your specialty according to the received recommendation.

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Vacancies and Specialties

Choose your specialization. Each direction is provided with a separate training and equipment program

Contract in any region of the Russian Federation

You can sign a contract in any region of Russia, regardless of your registered address or place of residence. We will help you choose the optimal region for processing, taking into account the maximum payout amount, logistical convenience, as well as your desired specialty, health category, and existing military rank.