MOSCOW. Oct 3 (Interfax-AVN) - A total of 132,350 men are to be drafted for military service in autumn 2007, the presidential decree, posted on the official web site of the Russian presidents, says.
Under the decree, Russian citizens aged 18 to 27 and subject to military conscription in compliance with the law "On Military Service" are to be drafted from October 1 until December 31, 2007.
In addition, the presidential decree envisions retiring enlisted personnel, who have served their conscription terms.
The autumn draft is to be ensured by the Russian government, regional executive bodies, and draft boards.