Educational and military-patriotic work is aimed at developing high moral, professional combat and psychological qualities, sense organization and discipline necessary to perform the constitutional duty of defending the homelandin in students attending the military department classes. The main objectives of military-patriotic education in the military department are:

• explaning the ideas to defend the Fatherland, the requirements of the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the President of the country on military construction and military service;
• forming of high consciousness and vigilance, devotion to the Motherland among students and staff of the military department, development of necessary moral and fighting qualities in them;
• propaganda of the heroic past of the people and the glorious combat traditions of the Armed Forces and the challenges they face today;
• inculcating skills in the precise and unconditional execution of orders and instructions from superiors and superiors, and fostering a sense of duty to the homeland and the people to strengthen the country's defensive power and sustainable national security
• fostering a sense of friendship between the peoples of our country, readiness to defend the Republic of Kazakhstan.

The military subdepartment organizes and takes a very active part in military-patriotic and educational activities of the university, the city and region leadership. Among them are such events:

• Memory marathon;
• Defender of the Fatherland Day;
• Victory Day in the Great Patriotic War;
• Meetings and honoring veterans of war and labor;
• competition of military-patriotic songs;
• Students Games in the training camp;
• University sports events;
• various festivals and holidays held by the university.

MILITARY TRAINING CAMPS

Training camps for students in a military unit are the final stage of military training. They are held to practically train in military conditions, to improve  command and methodological skills of students, obtained during their study of military training course at the military subdepartment of  D.Serikbayev East Kazakhstan Technical University .

The training camp involves students of the military department in all military professions. Also, female students take military practice on an equal basis with male students, which allows them to consolidate the knowledge and practical skills of students trained in various military occupational specialties.

At the military training camp, students take the oath of allegiance to the people of Kazakhstan, perform exercises of training shooting and driving of military vehicles, participate in special tactical exercises and company-tactical exercises.

Students who have completed the full course of military training and passed the final exam are promoted to the rank of Reserve Lieutenant or Reserve Sergeant.

College Student Field Training Campaigns

Field training camps for college students are the final stage of basic military training. Every year IT College at East Kazakhstan Technical University, College at Kazakhstan-American University and K. Nurgaliev College hold training and field camps with the training and material base of the military department of East Kazakhstan Technical University. They are held for practical training in military conditions, where the command and methodological skills of initial military training of students are improved,

Military Oath

Every year in August, students of D. Serikbaev EKTU, who had previously mastered the full course of military training program for officers and sergeants in the reserve and passed the final exams,  solemnly take the military oath.

The event is attended by representatives of the leadership of the military unit, veterans of the RK Armed Forces, parents and relatives of the students.

The Oath of Office is an oath of allegiance to the Fatherland. Every word of it constantly reminds the soldier of his greatest responsibility before the country, the people and the government for the protection of the Independence of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

By taking the oath, students  made a high commitment to serve as a model in their military duty.

Knowledge Day

Every year on September 1, the faculty members of the military subdepartment together with students  take part in a festive parade dedicated to the Day of Knowledge and the beginning of the new academic year in front of the main building of D. Serikbayev East-Kazakhstan State Technical University. The staff of the militarysub department wishes the students successful academic   achievements.

Sagadat Nurmagambetov Monument

On the 9th of September 2022, a solemn opening ceremony of the monument to Sagadat Nurmagambetov, the Hero of the Soviet Union, the first Minister of Defense of the Independent Kazakhstan, the owner of the title Halyk kharmany was held.

The opening ceremony was attended by descendants, public figures, veterans of the Armed Forces of Kazakhstan, as well as Ruslan Shpekbaev, the Deputy Minister of Defense of the country, Lieutenant-General , Bakhytzhan Ertaev, the veteran of the Armed Forces of Kazakhstan, Halyk Kharmany.

"The great steppe has always been famous for its worthy sons who at all times reliably ensure security, show fortitude, courage and true patriotism. On the example of such heroes as Sagadat Kozhakhmetovich Nurmagambetov, our youth should grow up. This is why the link between generations is so valuable for us," said Ruslan Shpekbaev,Deputy Minister of Defense Lieutenant General.

The opening ceremony was attended by Danial Akhmetov, akim of the East Kazakhstan Military District. He said that the event was a symbol of deep respect for the national hero, who made an invaluable contribution to the development and establishment of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Also,the event was attended by the personnel of the East Kazakhstan Military District, the command and personnel of military unit 27943, teachers and students of the military subdepartment of D. Serikbayev EKTU, veterans of the Armed Forces of Kazakhstan, retirees and soldiers-internationalists.

Concert for recruits

The students of the military subdepartment  high school students,and  pupils of military-patriotic clubs, as well as veterans of the Armed Forces of Ust-Kamenogorsk, attended a concert for recruits, organized by the creative team of the National Military-Patriotic Center of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Kazakhstan  on September 13, 2022.

The concert was attended by Deputy Chief of General Staff - Head of Department of Educational and ideological work of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Major-General Serik Burambaev. The concert was a part of the program of military and patriotic education of youth  One Nation - One Army.

This concert was aimed at raising the prestige and authority of the Armed Forces, and in honor of the 30th anniversary of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as the beginning of recruitment  2022.

Schoolchildren at the Military Department,D. Serikbayev EKTU

Every year  there are study tours at the Military Department of the university for  schoolchildren of the region.  On 19 November, 2021 there was an introductory tour for students of Nazarbayev Intellectual School. The active visitors of the military department are pupils of the  High school №10 of Ridder. Students of the military subdepartment demonstrated weapons and military equipment, small arms, classrooms and boxes and other material and technical equipment of the military department, brought them to the training conditions and had a demonstration lesson with small arms.

During the study tour they performed a demonstration session on how to disassemble and assemble the AK-74 automatic rifle and then tested their knowledge on firearms on the electronic firing range.

In addition, during the meeting with the schoolchildren they were told about the training at the military department, conditions and benefits of graduation. Actually,the main condition for  the military department course is enrollment in D.Serikbayev EKTU.

Vocation-guided work at the military subdepartment

Every year from October to December, faculty members of the military department carry out explanatory work for students of the university on the procedure of selection to the military department.

During the interview the teachers-officers inform students about the conditions of entering the military subdepartment, the order of competitive selection, the benefits of military study,   and further prospects and privileges for members of the Armed Forces of the RK.

A full list of documents for the contest for the military department and the medical examination is published on the website of the Military Subepartment (section: Military Subepartment) and on the official page of the military subdepartment on Instagram.(ektu.askerikafedra).

Subbotnik

It has become a good tradition for students of the military subdepartment of  D.SerikbayevEKTU  to participate in the annual subbotnik.  Students clean the territory of the university and the military subdepartment, as well as the surrounding area from domestic waste. Clean-up days foster a sense of responsibility and keep the students in good order.

Naurys Holiday

 Annuall celebrating  Nauryz Holiday became a tradition for students and teachers of the military subdepartment of D. Serikbayev EKTU. Yurts are set up in the square in front the university, and a festive program and sports competitions are  traditionally organized. 

During the event, the staff of the military subdepartment organize a festive table and a display of national sights. The students of the military subdepartment take part in sports activities, for example,  they took the first place in kettlebell lifting and Kazaksha Kures, and the third place in tug-of-war.

The management of the military subdepartment wishes the entire staff of the  Department a festive mood, lots of smiles and new beginnings in the new year.

Events for the Day of Remembrance of Soldiers-internationalists

February 15 is the Day of Soviet troops withdrawal from Afghanistan. On this day the country pays tribute to the Afghan warriors and other veterans of combat operations whoparticipated in "hot spots" in different parts of the world.

In order to educate students with a sense of patriotism, love for the Fatherland by the example of older generations, in the images of fellow countrymen, to show the heroism of soldiers and officers in this war, various events are held annually at the military department.

Military and patriotic relay race

The military department of the D.Serikbayev EKTU annually hosts competitions dedicated to the Independence Day of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Defender of the Fatherland Day and Victory Day of the Great Patriotic War. In the competitions, students of the military department compete in military-applied sports: shooting in an electronic shooting range, assembling and disassembling weapons, putting on the UGC, pulling up on the crossbar, etc. Prize-winners and participants are awarded with certificates of honor and cups.

The Military Department maintains close working and patronage relations with the Union of Veterans of Afghanistan, military units, schools and educational institutions of the city of Ust-Kamenogorsk. The teaching officers of the military department have been repeatedly encouraged by the leadership of the University and the Ministry of Defense for their contribution to the education and upbringing of young people.

International partnership

In 2016  D. Serikbayev East Kazakhstan Technical University  and the National Cadet Corps of the Republic of India signed a memorandum of understanding and cooperation. D. Serikbayev EKTU and the National Cadet Corps of the Republic of India signed a memorandum of understanding and cooperation.  

In accordance with the signed memorandum, events are held twice a year for students to visit the Military Department of the Republic of India, and delegations from the National Cadet Corps of the Republic of India also pay a return visit to the university.

Cadets of the delegation of the Republic of India get acquainted with the educational and material base of the military department of the D. Serikbayev East Kazakhstan Technical University. There is also a guided tour of the sights of Ust-Kamenogorsk for foreign guests and a trip to the student health camp "Prostor" is organized.

Our students study, exchange experiences, visit national museums, attend receptions with the President of India, have dinner with the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense of India, in addition, they visit historical sites in cities such as Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, and most importantly, they visit one of the seven wonders of the world – the world the famous mausoleum of the Taj Mahal.

It must be noted that such visits are an important means of strengthening friendship between our nations, enhancing the image of our university, the Armed Forces and the country in general.

Students of military subdepartment express their great gratitude to the rector of D. Serikbayev EKTU  for full support and assistance in organizing a trip to the Republic of India.