Military Institute of the Ministry of Defense of Turkmenistan

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The Military Institute of the Ministry of Defense of Turkmenistan was established on 1 September 1993. The first class of 75 Lieutenants were commissioned in 1996, with another 200 being commissioned in 1997.{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=JA22nSa2tEgC&pg=PA30|title=Breaking Away from the Bear|publisher=DIANE Publishing|isbn=978-1-4289-1260-1|language=en}} The institute's former building, where it was located from 2004 to 2012, is a four-story building that has 48 classrooms, computer classes, as well as a lecture and simulator room.{{cite web|url=http://www.turkmenistan.ru/en/node/2887|title=Military Institute Under Ministry of Defence of Turkmenistan Moved to New Building|website=www.turkmenistan.ru}}{{cite web|url=https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/centralasia/turkmen-personnel-2.htm|title=Turkmenistan - Military Personnel - Training|first=John|last=Pike|website=www.globalsecurity.org}} The current building was created in January 2012 near the old building.{{Cite web|url=https://turkmenportal.com/catalog/obrazovanie/vuzy|title=Все ВУЗы Туркменистана.|author=|website=Информационный портал Туркменистана "Turkmenportal"|language=ru|accessdate=2019-05-28}}{{Cite web|url=http://infoabad.com/novosti-turkmenistana/voenyi-institut-gorjachaja-pora.html|title=Военный институт: горячая пора|author=|website=Новости Туркменистана|date=2013-01-27|publisher=infoabad.com|accessdate=2019-05-28}}

The Military Institute trains highly qualified commanders of the Armed Forces of Turkmenistan. The duration of study at the Military Institute is 5 academic years.{{Cite web|last=goşun|first=Milli|title=Türkmenistanyň Goranmak ministrliginiň Beýik Saparmyrat Türkmenbaşy adyndaky Harby institutyna 2020-2021-nji okuw ýylynda okuwa kabul etmegiň TERTIBI|url=https://milligosun.gov.tm/habar/turkmenistanyn-goranmak-ministrliginin-beyik-saparmyrat-turkmenbasy-adyndaky-harby-institutyna-2020-2021-nji-okuw-yylynda-okuwa-kabul-etmegin-tertibi-0xDKalyfjj|access-date=2020-12-24|website=Milli goşun|language=tk}} It specializes in infantry, aviation, logistics, and communications. It is made up of 14 departments and has a central library, which among others, contributes to the learning atmosphere.{{cite web|title=Military institute of Ministry of defense of Turkmenistan/Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan|url=http://science.gov.tm/en/organisations/military_institute/|website=science.gov.tm}} The training specialists known as "cyberfront fighters" in the field of cyber security began in the 2018-2019 academic year.{{Cite web|title=В Туркменистане начали готовить военных специалистов по кибербезопасности|url=https://sng.fm/11487-v-turkmenistane-nachali-gotovit-voennyh-specialistov-po-kiberbezopasnosti.html|access-date=2020-12-21|website=Голос СНГ}} In July 2019, the curriculum of the Military Institute was transferred to a digital system.{{Cite web|last=goşun|first=Milli|title=Harby bilim sanly ulgama geçirilýär|url=https://milligosun.gov.tm/habar/harby-bilim-sanly-ulgama-gecirilyar-qsun9xZMtY|access-date=2020-12-24|website=Milli goşun|language=tk}} 5th year military students are sent to military units and assist military commanders, engaging in practical education.{{Cite web|last=goşun|first=Milli|title=Iň möhümi – tejribe|url=https://milligosun.gov.tm/habar/in-mohumi-tejribe-bmzXz9a8tL|access-date=2020-12-24|website=Milli goşun|language=tk}}

Special requirements to the Military Institute include the following:

• Must be a male citizen under the age of 24 who have completed secondary military service and have volunteered for military service;
• Male citizens under the age of 25 who have graduated from the Special Military Schools of the Ministry of Defense of Turkmenistan;
• Male citizens under the age of 24 who have been released from military service and in reserve;
• Women under the age of 21 who have a secondary education and have volunteered for military service;

Candidates wishing to study at the Military Institute must address their unit commander on this matter. Those admitted to the Military Institute by passing the entrance examination are provided with a dormitory, military uniforms and training aids, as well as regular meals and paid scholarships. Every academic year begins on the Day of Knowledge and Student Youth on 1 September.{{Cite web|last=goşun|first=Milli|title=Täze okuw ýyly — täze üstünlikleriň badalgasy|url=https://milligosun.gov.tm/habar/taze-okuw-yyly-taze-ustunliklerin-badalgasy-U108r83jWF|access-date=2020-12-24|website=Milli goşun|language=tk}}

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The structure of the Military Institute of the Ministry of Defense of Turkmenistan includes 3 secondary specialized military schools:

• Berdimuhamed Annayev 1st Specialized Military School (Ashgabat)
• Alp Arslan 2nd Specialized Military School (Dashoguz)
• Soltan Sanjar 3rd Specialized Military School (Mary)

Until 2007, the minister of defense was the de facto rector of the institute.

• Dangatar Kopekov (January 10, 1992 - September 17, 1998)
• Kurbanmuhammed Kasymov (September 17, 1998 - May 24, 1999)
• Batyr Sarjayev (May 24, 1999 - June 26, 2001)
• Major General Gurbandurdy Begenchov (June 26, 2001 - March 14, 2002)
• Rejepbay Arazov (March 14, 2002 - September 19, 2003)
• Agageldi Mammetgeldiyev (September 19, 2003 - February 24, 2007)
• Atamurad Gurdov (February 24, 2007 - July 29, 2008){{Cite web|title=Rector of Turkmen military institute leaves office for training {{!}} Turkmenistan.ru|url=http://www.turkmenistan.ru/en/node/7253|access-date=2020-12-25|website=www.turkmenistan.ru}}
• Movlyamkuli Hezretov (January 8, 2008 - February 3, 2011)
• Yusuf Muhammedkuliev (February 3, 2011 - August 2, 2011){{Cite web|title=Yusuf Muhammetkulyev appointed rector of Military Institute {{!}} Turkmenistan.ru|url=http://www.turkmenistan.ru/en/articles/14646.html|access-date=2020-12-25|website=www.turkmenistan.ru}}
• Khojakuli Ashirov (August 2, 2011 - May 12, 2013)
• Shamurad Amanov (May 12, 2013 – Present)

• Begench Gundogdyev (class of 1997), Minister of Defense{{Cite web|title=ГУНДОГДЫЕВ Бегенч Атаевич {{!}} ЦентрАзия|url=https://centrasia.org/person2.php?st=1247761326|access-date=2020-12-24|website=centrasia.org}}
• Senior Lieutenant Jahan Yazmuhammedova (class of 2014), the first female paratrooper in the Armed Forces of Turkmenistan{{Cite web|last=goşun|first=Milli|title=Ilkinji zenan desantçy|url=https://milligosun.gov.tm/habar/ilkinji-zenan-desantcy-WA3Pje1HHL|access-date=2020-12-24|website=Milli goşun|language=tk}}

• Armed Forces of Turkmenistan
• Ministry of Defense of Turkmenistan

• [https://m.facebook.com/pages/Military-Institute-of-the-Ministry-of-Defense-of-Turkmenistan/114556658555986 Official Facebook Page]

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