The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine presented a document outlining new approaches to military command during wartime.

This was reported by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi unveiled the document “Leadership Principles of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and Military Development in Wartime.” It sets out the intent, eight military development priorities, 14 requirements for commanders at all levels, and eight expectations for headquarters.

The document places people at the center as the military’s main value.

“The most valuable combat capability of the Armed Forces is our people, and every commander is obliged to protect them,” Mykhailo Drapatyi stressed.

According to him, caring for service members is not a separate humanitarian component but the foundation of combat effectiveness. Commanders must prepare their subordinates for combat, prevent unjustified risks, care for the wounded, honor the fallen with dignity, and support their families.

Military Service Must Become Predictable

A separate section of the document focuses on military service. The Commander-in-Chief announced plans to change the system of recruitment, training, rotations, retention, and discharge of service members.

“Ensure conditions in which military service is predictable, fair, and professional, while personnel decisions are based on the needs of the military, professionalism, and service performance,” the principles state.

The General Staff emphasizes that future personnel policy decisions will take into account the experience of the war and the needs of service members.

Priority — Protecting People and the Country

The protection of civilians, cities, villages, and critical infrastructure is identified as the first of the eight priorities. To achieve this, the Armed Forces must stabilize the front, strengthen their combat capabilities, and seize the initiative wherever possible.

At the same time, the document requires commanders to provide an honest assessment of the situation and openly discuss problems.