Ministry of Defence (Transnistria)


The Ministry of Defence of Transnistria 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 Major General Oleg Obruchkov.
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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.
The following is a list of ministers of defence of Transnistria from 1991 – present: