Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, used to be the headquarters of the Soviet Turkestan Military District and on 20 … See more

The Uzbek air forces consist of units formerly part of the 49th Air Army of the Turkestan Military District headquartered at Tashkent. There are two remaining combat units, brigades at Karshi-Khanabad and Dzhizak. T… See more

Different special units in the armed forces include the following:
• Central Song and Dance Ensemble of the Armed Forces – Founded on 27 May 1992.
• Honour Guard Battalion… See more

In November 2017, at the initiative of President Mirziyoyev, the State Committee for Defense Industry (Uzbek: Mudofaa sanoati davlat qo'mitasi) was created, serving as an authorized body of state administrati… See more

• Under the Defence Ministry
• Under Paramilitary services
In January 2001, Sergeant Training Schools were established in the Tashkent, Central, So… See more

The military oath is taken by conscripts as a legal basis of the beginning of their military service. The oath is administered by the commanding officer of the unit while a colour guard lowers the national flag for the soldier to ki… See more