Russian President Vladimir Putin signed an official decree setting the authorized personnel strength of the country’s armed forces at 2,426,130, including 1,535,000 active-duty service members, according to the state news agency TASS. The updated directive represents an overall expansion of 27,000 personnel.
Decree Details and Personnel Caps
According to the official text published by TASS, the new regulation establishes the force limits precisely. “To determine the authorized strength of the Russian armed forces at 2,426,130 units, including 1,535,000 servicemen,” the document states.
This adjustment accounts for an increase of 25,000 active-duty military personnel within the broader total expansion of 27,000 staff units. The decree took effect on August 1.
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Alongside total troop numbers, the decree sets distinct administrative limits, capping the central office of the Russian Ministry of Defence at 13,400 units, which explicitly excludes building security and maintenance staff.
Ministry of Defence Administrative Limits
Beyond field and operational forces, the legislation strictly outlines the internal personnel ceiling for defense administration. According to TASS, the maximum limit for the central office of the Russian Ministry of Defence is fixed at 13,400 units.
Within that administrative cap, exactly 4,930 positions are designated for federal civilian employees, while security and maintenance personnel remain excluded from this specific calculation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the new total size of the Russian armed forces?
According to TASS, the authorized personnel strength is set at 2,426,130 total units.
How many active-duty servicemen are included in the updated count?
The decree establishes a limit of 1,535,000 active-duty military personnel, per state reports.
When did the new staffing regulation go into effect?
According to the official document cited by TASS, the decree entered into force on August 1.
What is the staff limit for the Ministry of Defence central office?
The administrative cap is set at 13,400 units, which includes 4,930 federal civilian employees, excluding security and maintenance staff.
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