54th Separate Mechanized Brigade
A strike force of the Land Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine with a combat history dating back to 2014.
AWOL — not a sentence
Until 20 September 2026, service members whose AWOL was recorded before 12.06.2026 can return to service and choose their unit through the Army+ app.
- Restoration of payments
- Choice of military unit
- Minimum bureaucracy
- Support at every stage
How to submit a report
- 01Army+ → Services → Reports → “Return to service after AWOL”
- 02Directly to the military unit (for the Armed Forces and the State Special Transport Service)
- 03Through the 1st or 2nd recruiting centre (Armed Forces only)
Only one report can be submitted at a time.
The list of military units is in Army+ and at szch.army.gov.ua. More information on the 11th Army Corps website: 11armycorps.mil.gov.ua/return-to-army.
Join the ranks of the glorious 54th Separate Mechanized Brigade named after Hetman Ivan Mazepa, part of the 11th Army Corps of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Stand shoulder to shoulder with the best in defence of the Motherland!
Your chance to change your life
- 1 000 000 ₴
- 0% mortgage
- Free education
- Medical care
Contract payments
- Immediately after signing the contract
- 200 000 ₴
- During service
- 800 000 ₴
- Monthly pay + combat bonuses
- up to 120 000 ₴
What a soldier gets
- A 1-year contract only — 365 days of service
- Free education — university admission by quota
- Opportunity to travel abroad after the contract
- 0% mortgage under the “eOselia” programme
- Full medical care
- Guaranteed exemption from mobilization for a year after service
Six reasons to choose our brigade
Resilience
Since the first day of the war, the soldiers of the 54th Brigade have shown an unbreakable spirit and loyalty to their oath.
Experience
The brigade was built around soldiers with combat experience who served in the hottest spots. Their skill is the basis of successful operations, including on the Svitlodarsk salient.
Motivation
The brigade bears the name of Hetman Ivan Mazepa, a figure who embodies the struggle for a free Ukraine. This is a source of inspiration for everyone serving in its ranks.
Recognition
Awarded the President of Ukraine’s “For Courage and Bravery” distinction for heroism in battle, as well as the honorary title of Hetman Ivan Mazepa.
Support
Mutual respect, brotherhood and care for one another are the foundation of the unit’s inner strength. We leave no one behind.
Might
A strike force of the Land Forces: offensive and defensive operations in the toughest sectors, modern equipment and trained specialists.
Three steps to service
Application
Fill in the online form — it takes a few minutes. Tell us the direction you are interested in and your contact details.
Interview
A recruiter will contact you within a day, answer your questions and help you choose a position and unit.
Training
Paperwork with a recruiter’s support, basic training and specialist training in your chosen field.
What you will do in the brigade
Choose your direction
Hot directions
Training and support
Basic training
Combined-arms training with instructors who have combat experience: weapons, tactics, engineering.
Specialist training
Training in your chosen specialty — from UAV operator and artilleryman to medic and signaller.
Tactical medicine
Self-aid and buddy-aid skills that let you act confidently and save a comrade’s life.
Psychological support
Work with the brigade’s psychologists, family support and help recovering after stress.
Combat path
- 2014 Formation of the brigade Creation of the unit on the basis of experienced soldiers, volunteers and reservists.
- 2015–2016 Svitlodarsk salient Defence of positions and battles in the hottest sectors of the front.
- 2022 Defence of the east Among the first in battle: Lysychansk, Sievierodonetsk, Bakhmut direction.
- Today Defending Ukraine UAVs, electronic warfare, aerial reconnaissance and new tactics — the brigade holds the lines.
How we treat people
Anonymity
Your details are not shared with third parties — only with the brigade's recruiting centre to process your application.
Freedom of choice
Enlistment is voluntary: you choose the direction and position, and we tell you where your experience will be most useful.
Full support
From the first call to enrolment — documents, MILC, training; a recruiter is always by your side.
Transparency
We describe service terms, pay and risks honestly — your decision should be an informed one.
Respect for the individual
Every candidate is a person with their own experience, not a “resource”. We value civilian careers.
Results and training
Our goal is to find a position where you'll be most effective and to provide quality training.
We'll match a position in 5 questions
The short quiz takes into account your experience, readiness for combat missions and whether you want to work with drones — and gives you concrete positions from our vacancies.
We are people
FAQ
Fill in the form
Leave your contact details — a recruiter will get in touch and explain the next steps. It commits you to nothing.
Ready to join the brigade?
Fill in the form or contact the recruiting centre — we will answer all your questions and help with the paperwork.