{"id":6787,"date":"2026-01-18T17:04:57","date_gmt":"2026-01-18T13:04:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/haykakanbanak.am\/?p=6787"},"modified":"2026-02-17T13:17:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T09:17:11","slug":"reflections-on-the-transformation-of-the-human-resources-of-the-armenian-armed-forces-inspired-by-the-french-model","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/haykakanbanak.am\/?p=6787","title":{"rendered":"Reflections on the transformation of the human resources of the Armenian Armed Forces inspired by the French model"},"content":{"rendered":"
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French military specialist in Human Resources <\/strong><\/p>\n

Introduction<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Armenian Armed Forces have currently embarked on profound transformations. With an evolving defense budget and increasing international partnerships, human resource management is emerging as a strategic pillar to ensure the resilience and effectiveness of military forces. In 2025, the Armenian government adopted a Concept of Transformation of the Armed Forces for the period 2025\u20132035, which emphasized professionalization and modernization. This framework document highlights the need for a strategy dedicated to Human Resource Management (HRM), integrating aspects such as recruitment, training, motivation and human rights.<\/p>\n

To draft a new human resource management strategy, it is necessary to examine the current external and internal situation, identify challenges and propose a rigorous methodology, inspired by international practices, cooperation with NATO and other allies.<\/p>\n

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  1. State of Human Resource Management in the Armenian Armed Forces:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Historically, the Armenian Armed Forces are based on a mandatory conscription model, with two-year military service for men aged 18 to 27. However, recent reforms aim to reduce this duration to 1.5 years from 2026, in order to promote a transition towards a more professional army.<\/p>\n

    Current challenges include:<\/p>\n

    Recruitment and retention<\/strong>: Demographic dynamics and the necessity of increasing the attractiveness for military careers.<\/p>\n

    Training and development<\/strong>: Need to align programs with modern international standards, including combined combat doctrine, command by intent, and strategic leadership.<\/p>\n

    Human rights and accident prevention<\/strong>: Inadequate coordination of efforts being underway to promote individual well-being in the Armed Forces, reduce accidents in service, intensify the ongoing efforts targeted at the protection of women’s rights and prevention of abuse.<\/p>\n

    Technological integration<\/strong>: With investments in the military industry there is a need to train appropriate qualified exploiting and serving personnel for advanced technologies (notably cyber-) and increasingly sophisticated weapons (drone, artillery, ground-to-air defense\u00a0 systems).<\/p>\n

    International partnerships, such as NATO\u2019s DEEP Program, support these reforms by prioritizing the drafting of a human resources strategy. In addition, collaborations with France, the United States and the United Kingdom strengthen training and integrity capabilities through anti-corruption policies.<\/p>\n

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    1. HRM Issues and Challenges for a New Strategy:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      The drafting of a HRM strategy must address several strategic issues:<\/p>\n

      Geopolitical:<\/strong> in a climate of the current tension in the world, to effectively address the possible challenges the Armenian Armed Forces must optimize their human resource management by diversifying alliances and modernizing defense postures.<\/p>\n

      Demographic:<\/strong> in terms of limited human resources incentives are needed in order to engage and retain talents.<\/p>\n

      Economic:<\/strong> the effectiveness of human resource management is of key importance in terms of using the given limited resources at best.<\/p>\n

      Human and ethical:<\/strong> enhance international standards for rights, including gender equality and mental health of soldiers, as promoted by reports on human rights practices.<\/p>\n

      These challenges highlight the urgency of a strategy aligned with the 2025 \u2013 2035 Transformation Concept, which identifies professionalization as a key objective.<\/p>\n

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