Armenian Defense Minister Announces Crackdown on "Criminal Subculture" in the Military
Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has announced a systemic campaign to root out informal hierarchies and toxic subcultures within the armed forces. Under his new directive, special officer task forces will be dispatched to combat-duty military units to enforce discipline.
Armenia's Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has taken to Facebook to address the current situation within the armed forces and outline new disciplinary measures. He emphasized that the Ministry is launching a strict, systemic crackdown on toxic behaviors, hazing, and the so-called "criminal subculture" among soldiers.
Deployment of Special Officer Task Forces
To address these systemic issues and provide practical support to active-duty personnel, the minister has issued a special directive. Specialized officer groups, drawn from the structural subdivisions of the Ministry of Defense and the General Staff of the Armed Forces, will be deployed directly to combat positions.
- The primary objective of these task forces is to assist the on-site commanding officers in maintaining order.
- They will also oversee the proper and secure organization of daily military service, ensuring the safety of the troops.
Minister's Statement
"By my order, specialized officer groups will be dispatched to military units to support the serving officers on the ground and assist in the organization of military service," Suren Papikyan wrote.
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