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Armed Forces

Lessons 26 · 1 lessons · O. Karimova, N. Ismatova, Sh. Sariqov, O. Amanova (methodological editor E. Sariqov). O‘zbekiston davlati va huquqi asoslari (Foundations of the state and law of Uzbekistan), Grade 8. Huquq va Jamiyat publishers, Tashkent, 2019
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The Armed Forces and patriotic military education of young people

Textbook: pp. 146–151
GoalExplain the purpose and composition of the Armed Forces and the duty of military service.
New words
Armed Forces · Qurolli Kuchlarmilitary service · harbiy xizmatSupreme Commander-in-Chief · Oliy Bosh Qo‘mondonalternative service · muqobil xizmat
Explanation

The Armed Forces are a state organisation created to defend the country’s independence, territorial integrity and people from external threat. They act according to law and do not answer to political parties. The President is the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. They include branches such as ground forces, air defence and air forces, as well as other military formations. Defending the Motherland is a citizen’s constitutional duty. Military service is performed in the manner set by law; the law provides alternative service and exemption in cases such as health or belief. Minors are not called up. Patriotism also shows in love of the homeland and respect for its laws and others’ rights. For safety: if you find an unknown explosive object or ammunition, do not touch it, move away and report to 102 or 101.

Worked examples
After a young man turns 18 the call-up procedure is set by law; after a medical examination his health is taken into account.
A pupil found something like a rusty shell in a field: without touching it he moved away, told adults and 102 was called – this is the right action.
Class activity

Discussion: “Is defending the Motherland done only with weapons?” Pupils give examples of patriotism in daily life.

Practice
1
What is the Armed Forces’ main task?
2
Who is the Supreme Commander-in-Chief?
3
What is alternative service?
4
What do you do if you find an explosive object?