160th Separate Mechanized Brigade
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- Ukrainian Ground Forces
- Formed in 2024
- Open positions: 6
Where to start
Choose your path
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I am a civilian, I want a contract
With or without experience. A recruiter helps you find a position and get through the paperwork.Talk to a recruiterI am between 18 and 25
The state 18–24 contract programme for young people. Terms and pay are set by a government resolution, with references.See the termsI serve, I want a transfer
Transfer from another unit. A recruiter will explain the steps and requirements that apply right now.Talk to a recruiterI am returning from AWOL
Which return procedure applies now, what happens with liability and where to start. For reference, no promises on behalf of the brigade.See the procedure
About the brigade
Who we are
The 160th Separate Mechanized Brigade is a Ukrainian Ground Forces formation established in 2024. Below is what the brigade has published itself, plus reviews of its posts. Every claim has a source next to it.
- Name
- 160th Separate Mechanized Brigade
- Branch
- Ground Forces of Ukraine
- Established
- 2024
Units by branch
A general list from the brigade’s own description on its page at the Ground Forces Recruiting Centre. We do not publish unit names, strength or locations.
- Mechanized units and a tank unit
- Artillery
- Reconnaissance and unmanned systems
- Air defence and electronic warfare
- Engineer units
- Signals
- Medical and support units
Values and motto
FIDEM ET ARMA
The brigade describes the motto as a concise formula that joins two dimensions of service: spiritual resilience and combat readiness. In the brigade’s own words, its traditions are formed by its people: their service, mutual support and responsibility for defending the state.
Symbols
The brigade’s main symbol is a blue heraldic shield with a banner and a cross. The cross recalls the historic banner of the Kingdom of Rus and stresses continuity between generations of defenders.
How to check
The brigade published everything above itself. You can check it on its pages. Fake channels and ads appear around military recruiting. Compare the address with this list before you write or send documents.
How to spot a fakeHistory
The brigade’s path
Every event has a source. Some events are confirmed by reviews of the brigade’s posts. We name no places, operations or people.
The brigade is formed
The brigade is formed as a Ground Forces unit.
The brigade’s page at the Ground Forces Recruiting CentreThe current patch
The current patch appears — a blue shield with a banner and a cross. The brigade did not give the exact date: the change is visible from late October.
The brigade’s page at the Ground Forces Recruiting CentreOfficial social media pages
The brigade announces its official Facebook and Instagram pages. In its first post it tells about its formation and names its motto, “FIDEM ET ARMA”.
MilitaryLand, review of the brigade’s post
Fields
Find your role
Infantry
The core of the brigade: riflemen, machine gunners, grenade launcher operators, anti-tank crews.
- rifleman
- machine gunner
- ATGM
Open positions: 1
Unmanned systems
UAV and FPV drone operators, spotters, maintenance technicians.
- FPV
- UAV
Open positions: 1
Artillery
Gun commanders, gunners, crew members, artillery reconnaissance analysts.
- gunner
- crew
Medical service
Combat medics, pre-hospital care, casualty evacuation, psychological support.
- combat medic
- psychologist
Open positions: 1
Signals and EW
Radio operators, radar operators, electronic warfare specialists.
- radio operator
- EW
Open positions: 1
Vehicles and support
Tank driver-mechanics, drivers, repairers, logisticians, cooks. The brigade runs on them.
- driver
- mechanic
- logistician
Open positions: 2
Engineering units
Engineer support, demining, ground robotic systems.
- sapper
- UGV
Staff and support
Clerks, training instructors, interpreters, communications and recruitment.
- clerk
- communications
Vacancies
Open positions
Positions found: 6
- DronesNo experience
UAV operator
Unmanned systems unit
Aerial reconnaissance and strikes as part of a crew. We train from scratch — attention and a cool head matter most.
No experience needed — we train you - Medicine
Combat medic
Medical company
First aid, stabilisation and evacuation of the wounded. Medical background is a plus; tactical medicine courses are paid by the brigade.
Experience is a plus - Support
Driver, category C
Support battalion
Transporting personnel, cargo and supplies. A category C licence and truck driving experience are required.
Experience required - InfantryNo experience
Rifleman
Mechanized battalion
The backbone of a mechanized brigade. Teamwork, training and comrades who have your back — for those ready to learn.
No experience needed — we train you - Signals
Signaller
Signal company
Setting up and maintaining unit communications. A fit for people at home with hardware, networks and radio.
Experience is a plus - Support
Driver-mechanic
Mechanized battalion
Driving and maintaining the unit’s combat vehicles. Car or heavy machinery repair experience is a plus.
Experience is a plus
18–24 contract
A contract for young people — the term depends on the position
A state programme for people between 18 and 25. The terms below follow the government resolution; whether the brigade is recruiting under the programme right now, the recruiter will confirm.
1 year or 2 years
term depends on the position — rank-and-file or unmanned systems
1,000,000 UAH
programme payment, in parts
Training
basic and specialist training
12 months
after discharge you are not called up during mobilisation — on defined grounds
How it works
- Step 1
Leave your contact
A recruiter will call back and answer your questions.
- Step 2
Interview
We discuss your specialty and unit.
- Step 3
Medical commission and documents
A recruiter will advise how to pass the military medical commission and which documents are needed.
- Step 4
Training
Training before missions.
Before you decide
Get the details
Pages that answer the main questions before you talk to a recruiter.
How it happens
The path from the first conversation to the unit, step by step, with the legal time limitsWalk the pathTerms of service
Pay, contract terms, leave, deferral and what we do not promiseSee the termsContract for civilians
Who it suits, what happens after signing, which steps lie aheadLearn moreI am 60 or older
A contract after sixty — what the law says, what is required of you and what we do not promiseSee the termsWomen on contract
Equal terms under the law, pregnancy and children, positions — no promises in advanceRead about rightsSupport units
If the commission found you fit for service in support units: what it means for the contractFind out what it meansSpecialists with a civilian profession
Brigade positions by field — vehicles, medicine, signals, drones, staff — and what you can name in your applicationFind your fieldVeterans and reservists
A new contract — what stays with your rank, combatant status and benefits, and when you are dischargedSee what stays
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can I choose my specialty?
Yes, as far as the units’ needs allow. Your experience and wishes are discussed at the interview; the position depends on the units’ needs.
Do I need military experience?
Not necessarily. For some positions training starts from scratch; a recruiter will tell you what your one requires.
How fast will a recruiter reply?
We don’t promise an exact time — it depends on the recruiter’s workload. If we can’t reach you by phone, we will try to write to the messenger you chose.
Who provides the gear?
What exactly is issued at the start depends on the position and the unit. A recruiter will explain the full list and the procedure at the interview.
Can I transfer from another unit?
Yes, through the transfer procedure. A recruiter will guide you through the steps and current requirements.
Consultation
Take the first step
Leave your contact: a recruiter will call back, answer your questions and tell you about positions.