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2.6.5.1. Appointments to positions are made on a competitive basis with the involvement of competitive selection and certification committees; an integrity check mechanism is being implemented

Problem solving:

2.6.5. Corruption risks during the formulation and implementation of staffing policy in the field of defense, conscription (admission) to military service, admission to higher military educational institutions, education and service outside the country, organizational and staffing activities, and awarding of state awards

Deadlines for all measures within ESR

01.03.2023 - 31.01.2024

Implementation of SACP measures within ESR

Total number of measures – 4
1 3
Partially implemented Not started

Implementation of SACP measures within the scope of the Problem by main main performers

Ministry of Defenсe of Ukraine

25%
4

Summarized general information on Measures

Name of the measure The main implementer Co-implementors Performance indicator Monitoring results (latest) Статус
1 2.6.5.1.1 Drafting and submitting to the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine the Draft Decree of the President of Ukraine on amendments to the Regulation on Military Service by Citizens of Ukraine in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, approved by the Decree of the President of Ukraine dated December 10, 2008,
No. 1153, which provides for (updates):
1) the appointment of military personnel to positions with staff categories that match their actual military ranks;
2) the procedure for awarding the next military rank to military personnel with their simultaneous appointment to higher-ranking positions based on the rating principle (on a competitive basis);
3) minimum and maximum periods of service with a specific military rank;
4) probation procedure during recruitment of Ukrainian citizens for military service under contract in order to determine their fitness for military positions;
5) procedure for expelling cadets pursuing higher or pre-university military education (if they choose not to continue their studies, due to disciplinary misconduct, systematic violations of contractual conditions by military personnel, failure to adhere to the curriculum (individual study plan), refusal to continue military service in positions held by officers, sergeants, and petty officers after their graduation from a military educational institution).
Ministry of Defenсe of Ukraine The draft order has been submitted to the President of Ukraine for review.
The measure was implemented on time, but partially
Partially implemented
2 2.6.5.1.2 Developing the draft order of the Ministry of Defense on amendments to the Guidelines on Organizing the Implementation of the Regulation on Military Service by Citizens of Ukraine in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, approved by the order of the Ministry of Defense dated April 10, 2009, No. 170, which stipulates that:
1) appointment to higher-level positions shall be made according to the rating principle (on a competitive basis) with the involvement of committees selecting candidates for positions and committees on military service;
2) each member of the military force shall be rated against specific criteria: evaluation of achievements in military service in specific areas and/or specialties, appropriate level of military (professional military) education, military training and command of a foreign language, involvement in (experience commanding) combat missions, special operations, etc.;
3) a representative of the anticorruption organizational unit shall be among the committee members;
4) the procedure for conducting the competitive selection process (appointment) for a higher-level position involves an integrity check (specifically by administering a psycho-physiological test with the use of the lie detector), as well as by conducting interviews during which the standard of reasonable doubt is used for integrity evaluation;
5) the criteria of integrity acceptable for military positions and procedures (protocols) of their verification / evaluation.
Ministry of Defenсe of Ukraine The draft order has been drafted and publicized for a public discussion.
Implementation of the measure has not started
Not started
3 2.6.5.1.3 Holding a public discussion of the draft order indicated in subclause 2.6.5.1.2, and ensuring its revision (if needed) Ministry of Defenсe of Ukraine The public discussion has been conducted and its results have been made public.
Implementation of the measure has not started
Not started
4 2.6.5.1.4 Issuing the order indicated in subclause 2.6.5.1.2 Ministry of Defenсe of Ukraine The order has been issued.
Implementation of the measure has not started
Not started

Indicators of achievement of ESR

Total number of indicators – 3

Indicators fully achieved – 0

Partially achieved indicators – 0

Indicators with a score of 0% – 3

Summarized general information about Achievement Indicators

Indicators Weight (%)
1 The Decree of the President of Ukraine on amendments to the Regulation on Military Service by Citizens of Ukraine in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, approved by the Decree of the President of Ukraine dated December 10, 2008, No. 1153, has come into force, which stipulates that:
a) the appointment of military personnel to positions with staff categories that match their actual military ranks (12 percent);
b) the procedure for awarding the next military rank to military personnel with their simultaneous appointment to higher-ranking positions based on the rating principle (on a competitive basis) (12 percent);
c) minimum and maximum periods of service with a specific military rank (12 percent);
d) probation procedure during recruitment of Ukrainian citizens for military service under contract in order to determine their fitness for military positions (12 percent);
e) procedure for expelling cadets pursuing higher or pre-university military education (if they choose not to continue their studies, due to disciplinary misconduct, systematic violations of contractual conditions by military personnel, failure to adhere to the curriculum (individual study plan), refusal to continue military service in positions held by officers, sergeants, and petty officers after their graduation from a military educational institution) (12 percent).
60%
2 The order of the Ministry of Defense has taken effect, which amendment the Guidelines on Organizing the Implementation of the Regulation on Military Service by Citizens of Ukraine in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, approved by the order of the Ministry of Defense dated April 10, 2009, No. 170, which stipulates that:
a) appointment to higher-level positions shall be made according to the rating principle (on a competitive basis) with the involvement of committees selecting candidates for positions and committees on military service (10 percent);
b) each member of the military force shall be rated against specific criteria: evaluation of achievements in military service in specific areas and/or specialties, appropriate level of military (professional military) education, military training and command of a foreign language, involvement in (experience commanding) combat missions, special operations, etc. (5 percent);
c) a representative of the anticorruption organizational unit shall be among the committee members (5 percent);
d) the procedure for conducting the competitive selection process (appointment) for a higher-level position involves an integrity check (specifically by administering a psycho-physiological test with the use of the lie detector), as well as by conducting interviews during which the standard of reasonable doubt is used for integrity evaluation (5 percent);
e) the criteria of integrity acceptable for military positions and procedures (protocols) of their verification / evaluation (5 percent).
30%
3 Committees on the selection of candidates for appointment to positions and military service committees are functioning with the participation of representatives of the anticorruption unit. 10%

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