Disciplinary measures will apply to violations of the ban on carrying electronic devices during military service. Reports indicate that the state body overseeing defense affairs has approved amendments that tighten restrictions and specify penalties for breaches. The clarification comes in the context of new rules aimed at limiting the use of devices that could transmit location data or capture and share audio, photo, or video material during service. The changes were described as a necessary step to ensure discipline among personnel and to prevent information leakage or operational exposure. The official commentary notes that servicemen involved in active operations may face discipline for violating the device ban, with penalties outlined in the amendments. This information is drawn from summaries provided by the national news agency and corroborated by defense committee statements. [TASS]
The core of the reform centers on prohibiting the use of devices and technical tools that can be used at home for purposes such as geolocation transmission, broadcasting audio, or creating and distributing multimedia content. The intent is to safeguard sensitive operational details and maintain command control integrity. The new provisions specify that violations by participants in ongoing operations will result in disciplinary punishment, with the maximum penalty described as up to ten days of disciplinary confinement or a comparable form of discipline during the service period, depending on the severity of the violation and the context of the breach. The amendments also address the broader framework for enforcing disciplinary measures, aligning with the existing process for disciplinary arrests of military personnel. [TASS]
Analysts explain that the lawmaking discourse surrounding these provisions reflects a broader push to tighten quality control and enforcement related to service terms and procedures. The working group on mobilization preparation within the defense sector has proposed extending administrative liability to cover violations of established terms, procedures, and acceptance criteria in the handling of disciplinary matters. The proposed penalties for each recorded violation are described as monetary fines within a particular range, intended to deter repeated offenses and ensure accountability across units. These changes would integrate with the formal framework governing disciplinary actions, reinforcing the consequences for non-compliance while maintaining procedural due process. [TASS]
Observers also note that discussions on this topic have touched on more stringent deterrents in related areas of military governance. Earlier debates mentioned the possibility of severe penalties, including life imprisonment, in cases involving sedition or actions that seriously threaten military discipline. While those proposals have not become law, the ongoing amendments signal a sustained emphasis on discipline, security, and the protection of operational information. The evolving policy landscape indicates a deliberate effort to align individual conduct with the broader standards of military service and national security objectives. [TASS]