My son was drafted into the army at the age of 18. He is currently studying at a medical college. Can he take a temporary academic leave from his studies and go for 1 year? He is currently studying in the 1st year.

My son was drafted into the army at the age of 18. He is currently studying at a medical college. Can he take a temporary academic leave from his studies and go for 1 year? He is currently studying in the 1st year.

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Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan on General Military Obligation and Military Service Article 21. Postponement of the term of conscripts for regular military service and service in the reserve of the mobilization call Conscripts studying in general secondary, secondary special and professional educational institutions, as well as students studying full-time in higher educational institutions, so that they can continue their studies the deadline is delayed until they graduate.

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