The Army+ app is hosting a survey on the election of the new Head of the National Army Academy

Today, a survey on the election of the new Head of the Hetman Petro Sahaidachnyi National Army Academy has been launched in the Army+ app. The survey includes five candidates selected by Oleksandr Syrskyi, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and Mykhailo Drapatyi, the Commander of the Ground Forces. 

“Every service member using Army+ can contribute ideas to enhance the Academy and support one of the five experienced candidates for its head position. The survey results will serve as a critical guide for systemic reforms in Ukraine’s key military education institution,” said Minister of Defence of Ukraine Rustem Umerov.

List of candidates:

• Colonel Oleksandr Bakulin, Commander of the 57th Separate Motorized Infantry Brigade named after Kish otaman Kost Hordiienko;

• Colonel Yevhen Lasiichuk, Commander of the 25th Separate Airborne Brigade "Sicheslav” of the Air Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine;

• Brigadier General Mykhailo Sydorenko, Deputy Commander of the Operational Command “North”;

• Brigadier General Serhii Baranov, Head of the Main Directorate for Missile Program Support;

• Colonel Roman Kachur, Commander of the 55th Separate Artillery Brigade “Zaporizhian Sich”.

The survey will be open until January 17. The new Head of the Academy will be decided based on the voting outcome.

The Deputy Minister of Defence of Ukraine, Brigadier General of Justice Serhii Melnyk emphasized that this survey will provide an opportunity to make the Academy even stronger and more effective.

“The Hetman Petro Sahaidachnyi National Army Academy prepares the best officers for our Armed Forces. During my recent visit to Lviv, I had a chance to converse with the Academy cadets. They are motivated young individuals who aspire to learn and expect their mentors to uphold the highest standards. Therefore, it is crucial that the new Head of the Academy is a genuine leader who will lead by example, inspiring future commanders and instilling the values to help us achieve victory,” stressed Serhii Melnyk. 

“Digitalization not only simplifies military service but also allows individuals to become actively involved in real changes within the military. Today, every service member with access to Army+ has the opportunity to use their vote to shape the outcome of the critical decision regarding the Head of the National Army Academy. Our future defenders deserve not only convenient and effective military service in the future but also quality education and a respectful attitude today,” said Kateryna Chernohorenko, Deputy Minister of Defence for Digital Development.