The Ministry of Defence of Transnistria (Russian: Министерство обороны Приднестровской Молдавской Республики) is a government agency of the partially recognized Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic. It is the executive body in implementing defence policies in of the Armed Forces of Transnistria. The current Minister of Defence is Lieutenant General Oleg Obruchkov.
Tasks
To implement state policy on defence and military development To coordinate the activities of state bodies and local self-government bodies from the preparation of the state for defence To ensure the combat readiness, and capability of the armed forces to perform their functions and tasks To interact with state bodies, public organizations and citizens, international organizations to provide training and education in the military
History On September 6, 1991, a year after the formation of the PMR, the Supreme Soviet adopted a decree "On measures to protect the sovereignty and independence of the republic", which determined the creation of the Republican Guard. On September 3, 1992, the Supreme Council approved a concept by the military agencies and organizations. By the end of 1992, all the main structures within the defence ministry were formed, including departments, units and subunits. On March 14, 1993, the entire staff of the defence ministry took an oath of allegiance to the country. The professional holiday of the ministry is on 6 September, days after the Republic Day celebrations.
Leadership
Minister of Defence
The minister of defence is the executive minister responsible for the management of the ministry as well as the armed forces.
Chief of Staff
See also Armed Forces of Transnistria Operational Group of Russian Forces Joint Control Commission Transnistria War Ministry of Internal Affairs (Transnistria) Law enforcement in Transnistria Crime in Transnistria Ministry of State Security (Transnistria)
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