International Battalion, 12th Special Forces Brigade Azov, 1st Corps Azov of the National Guard of Ukraine
International Battalion, 12th Special Forces Brigade Azov, 1st Corps Azov of the National Guard of Ukraine
The Azov Brigade is one of the most combat-ready units of the Security and Defense Forces of Ukraine. For 12 years, we have stood against the Russian Federation’s attempts to invade the free civilized world.
Serving in Azov is about modern military standards, professionalism, brotherhood, and mutual respect. Fighters from 40 countries all over the world are already serving in the Azov International Battalion, standing side by side with Ukrainians against the aggressor.
Join us if you are ready to become a better version of yourself under experienced command.
Rifleman
500 - 4550 USD per month
Official service within units of the National Guard of Ukraine. 1st Corps “AZOV”
Salary
- • approximately 500 USD from contract signing until the start of training
- • 1100 USD during the training period
- • from 2600 USD on active duty (depending on tasks and location)
Requirements
- • fluent English
- • good physical shape
- • willingness to carry out tasks in an active combat zone
- • motivation to defeat the enemy
- • combat experience is an advantage but not required
- • no drug use or alcohol-related issues
Responsibilities
- • participate in patrols, assaults, and defense using rifles and small arms
Terms
- • +1670 USD additional for every 30 days on the zero line
- • official 3-year contract (exit is possible after 6 months)
- • 2-month probationary period
- • at least 2 months of specialized training with experienced instructors
- • continuous diversified training between missions
- • provision of high-quality, modern equipment and technical support
- • steady medical, psychological, and social support
- • financial compensation and free medical treatment and rehabilitation in case of injury through Azov.Care and their personal case managers
- • paid annual leave in accordance with Ukrainian legislation
Machine Gunner
500 - 4550 USD per month
Official service within units of the National Guard of Ukraine. 1st Corps “AZOV”
Salary
- • approximately 500 USD from contract signing until the start of training
- • 1100 USD during the training period
- • from 2600 USD on active duty (depending on tasks and location)
Requirements
- • fluent English
- • good physical shape
- • willingness to carry out tasks in an active combat zone
- • motivation to defeat the enemy
- • combat experience is an advantage but not required
- • no drug use or alcohol-related issues
Responsibilities
- • effective use of weapons to ensure the accuracy and precision of fire, taking into account combat conditions, target types, and the mission objective
- • maintenance of the machine gun, including regular inspection, cleaning, lubrication, and troubleshooting to keep it in working order
- • coordination with the commander and fellow soldiers to ensure effective cover and the completion of combat missions
- • adherence to safety protocols when operating the machine gun and providing cover for personnel in combat conditions
Terms
- • +1670 USD additional for every 30 days on the zero line
- • official 3-year contract (exit is possible after 6 months)
- • 2-month probationary period
- • at least 2 months of specialized training with experienced instructors
- • continuous diversified training between missions
- • provision of high-quality, modern equipment and technical support
- • steady medical, psychological, and social support
- • financial compensation and free medical treatment and rehabilitation in case of injury through Azov.Care and their personal case managers
- • paid annual leave in accordance with Ukrainian legislation
Grenadier
500 - 4550 USD per month
Official service within units of the National Guard of Ukraine. 1st Corps “AZOV”
Salary
- • approximately 500 USD from contract signing until the start of training
- • 1100 USD during the training period
- • from 2600 USD on active duty (depending on tasks and location)
Requirements
- • fluent English
- • good physical shape
- • willingness to carry out tasks in an active combat zone
- • motivation to defeat the enemy
- • combat experience is an advantage but not required
- • no drug use or alcohol-related issues
Responsibilities
- • the safe and effective use of grenade launchers
- • ensuring accuracy and precision when firing grenade launchers
- • maintaining weapons, ammunition, and equipment in a state of combat readiness at all times
Terms
- • +1670 USD additional for every 30 days on the zero line
- • official 3-year contract (exit is possible after 6 months)
- • 2-month probationary period
- • at least 2 months of specialized training with experienced instructors
- • continuous diversified training between missions
- • provision of high-quality, modern equipment and technical support
- • steady medical, psychological, and social support
- • financial compensation and free medical treatment and rehabilitation in case of injury through Azov.Care and their personal case managers
- • paid annual leave in accordance with Ukrainian legislation
UAV Operator
500 - 4550 USD per month
Official service within units of the National Guard of Ukraine. 1st Corps “AZOV”
Salary
- • approximately 500 USD from contract signing until the start of training
- • 1100 USD during the training period
- • from 2600 USD on active duty (depending on tasks and location)
Requirements
- • fluent English
- • good physical shape
- • willingness to carry out tasks in an active combat zone
- • basic theoretical and practical training in unmanned aerial vehicles is an advantage
- • motivation to defeat the enemy
- • combat experience is an advantage but not required
- • no drug use or alcohol-related issues
Responsibilities
- • detecting and engaging the enemy
- • correction of artillery fire
- • aerial reconnaissance
- • analysis of video footage
- • neutralizing the enemy using drones equipped with munitions
Terms
- • +1670 USD additional for every 30 days on the zero line
- • official 3-year contract (exit is possible after 6 months)
- • 2-month probationary period
- • at least 2 months of specialized training with experienced instructors
- • continuous diversified training between missions
- • provision of high-quality, modern equipment and technical support
- • steady medical, psychological, and social support
- • financial compensation and free medical treatment and rehabilitation in case of injury through Azov.Care and their personal case managers
- • paid annual leave in accordance with Ukrainian legislation
Unmanned Ground Vehicle Operator (UGV Operator)
500 - 4550 USD per month
Official service within units of the National Guard of Ukraine. 1st Corps “AZOV”
Salary
- • approximately 500 USD from contract signing until the start of training
- • 1100 USD during the training period
- • from 2600 USD on active duty (depending on tasks and location)
Requirements
- • fluent English
- • good physical shape
- • willingness to carry out tasks in an active combat zone
- • major in engineering is an advantage
- • motivation to defeat the enemy
- • combat experience is an advantage but not required
- • no drug use or alcohol-related issues
Responsibilities
- • operating ground-based robotic systems
- • ensuring the safety and proper functioning of ground-based robotic systems
- • monitoring and analyzing the operation of ground-based robotic systems
- • repairing and maintaining ground-based robotic systems
Terms
- • +1670 USD additional for every 30 days on the zero line
- • official 3-year contract (exit is possible after 6 months)
- • 2-month probationary period
- • at least 2 months of specialized training with experienced instructors
- • continuous diversified training between missions
- • provision of high-quality, modern equipment and technical support
- • steady medical, psychological, and social support
- • financial compensation and free medical treatment and rehabilitation in case of injury through Azov.Care and their personal case managers
- • paid annual leave in accordance with Ukrainian legislation
Combat Medic
500 - 4550 USD per month
Official service within units of the National Guard of Ukraine. 1st Corps “AZOV”
Salary
- • approximately 500 USD from contract signing until the start of training
- • 1100 USD during the training period
- • from 2600 USD on active duty (depending on tasks and location)
Requirements
- • fluent English
- • good physical shape
- • willingness to carry out tasks in an active combat zone
- • adherence to the principles of evidence-based medicine
- • a CLS/CMC/CPP certificate is an advantage
- • willingness to undergo regular medical training, improve skills, and enhance qualifications
- • motivation to defeat the enemy
- • combat experience is an advantage but not required
- • no drug use or alcohol-related issues
Responsibilities
- • providing emergency medical care to casualties in combat conditions
- • conducting tactical medicine training for personnel
- • organizing the workspace and workflow at casualty triage points
- • monitoring the contents of medical backpacks, rescue soldier bags, and personnel first-aid kits
- • collecting and processing medical data
Terms
- • +1670 USD additional for every 30 days on the zero line
- • official 3-year contract (exit is possible after 6 months)
- • 2-month probationary period
- • at least 2 months of specialized training with experienced instructors
- • continuous diversified training between missions
- • provision of high-quality, modern equipment and technical support
- • steady medical, psychological, and social support
- • financial compensation and free medical treatment and rehabilitation in case of injury through Azov.Care and their personal case managers
- • paid annual leave in accordance with Ukrainian legislation
Armored Vehicle Driver
500 - 4550 USD per month
Official service within units of the National Guard of Ukraine. 1st Corps “AZOV”
Salary
- • approximately 500 USD from contract signing until the start of training
- • 1100 USD during the training period
- • from 2600 USD on active duty (depending on tasks and location)
Requirements
- • fluent English
- • good physical shape
- • willingness to carry out tasks in an active combat zone
- • a valid driver’s license (Class B or C)
- • basic understanding of vehicle mechanics and engine principles
- • willingness to work in a team and take responsibility for the crew and equipment
- • motivation to defeat the enemy
- • combat experience is an advantage but not required
- • no drug use or alcohol-related issues
Responsibilities
- • operating an armored combat vehicle while carrying out missions (after completing a full course of specialized training)
- • transporting personnel, ammunition, and unit equipment along designated routes
- • performing basic maintenance on the vehicle and keeping it in a state of readiness
Terms
- • +1670 USD additional for every 30 days on the zero line
- • official 3-year contract (exit is possible after 6 months)
- • 2-month probationary period
- • at least 2 months of specialized training with experienced instructors
- • continuous diversified training between missions
- • provision of high-quality, modern equipment and technical support
- • steady medical, psychological, and social support
- • financial compensation and free medical treatment and rehabilitation in case of injury through Azov.Care and their personal case managers
- • paid annual leave in accordance with Ukrainian legislation
Combat Engineer (Sapper)
500 - 4550 USD per month
Official service within units of the National Guard of Ukraine. 1st Corps “AZOV”
Salary
- • approximately 500 USD from contract signing until the start of training
- • 1100 USD during the training period
- • from 2600 USD on active duty (depending on tasks and location)
Requirements
- • fluent English
- • good physical shape
- • willingness to carry out tasks in an active combat zone
- • knowledge of the field of explosives or a major in engineering and readiness to learn the trade
- • motivation to defeat the enemy
- • combat experience is an advantage but not required
- • no drug use or alcohol-related issues
Responsibilities
- • searching for and neutralizing mines and shells
- • clearing passages through enemy minefields
- • disposing of explosive ordnance
Terms
- • +1670 USD additional for every 30 days on the zero line
- • official 3-year contract (exit is possible after 6 months)
- • 2-month probationary period
- • at least 2 months of specialized training with experienced instructors
- • continuous diversified training between missions
- • provision of high-quality, modern equipment and technical support
- • steady medical, psychological, and social support
- • financial compensation and free medical treatment and rehabilitation in case of injury through Azov.Care and their personal case managers
- • paid annual leave in accordance with Ukrainian legislation
“Azov” – No Glory Without a Fight
The Azov International Battalion was formed as part of the 12th Azov Special Operations Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine. Azov welcomes foreign volunteers to join its ranks.
Azov's military system is built on advanced NATO standards in command and staff organization, operational planning, and combat operations. Its basic combat training course is a proprietary program, refined over the years through both combat experience and continuous development. It combines theoretical and practical instruction with physical and psychological training. The course is conducted by experienced Azov instructors with extensive combat experience. Azov's commanders and fighters continuously improve the training system and adapt it to the evolving realities of modern warfare. Even today, amid intense combat operations, all officers and non-commissioned officers of the brigade regularly undergo advanced professional training.
Azov is a legendary unit. Its history began in the spring of 2014, when russia launched its hybrid aggression against Ukraine. Armed groups of russian-backed militants entered Ukrainian territory. In response, patriotic young Ukrainians united to resist them and formed a volunteer detachment, which in May became the Azov Special Forces Battalion under the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
The unit's fighters immediately joined the fight against russian proxy forces. In June, Azov played a key role in the liberation of the city of Mariupol. During the summer, the battalion distinguished itself in numerous battles, and by autumn it had been expanded into a Special Forces Regiment and incorporated into the National Guard of Ukraine. Artillery and tank units were added to its structure.
In February 2015, the regiment successfully carried out an offensive operation during which its fighters liberated five settlements from russian proxy forces. Between 2015 and 2018, Azov continued to expand, strengthen its ranks, and improve its training system. Its commanders and fighters developed the unit on the basis of modern military doctrine and their own combat experience. Their initiative and dedication significantly strengthened the unit's professional standards and morale.
At the beginning of russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, Azov fighters earned worldwide recognition through the heroic 86-day defense of Mariupol. For 82 of those days, they fought alongside other units of the Mariupol garrison while completely surrounded by enemy forces. They tied down large russian forces and inflicted heavy losses on the enemy. The russia lost thousands of killed and wounded in Mariupol, including senior commanders, as well as dozens of military vehicles. The heroic defense of Mariupol played a crucial role in disrupting russia's initial plans for a swift victory.
In April 2022, Azov fighters who had not been part of the Mariupol garrison formed a new detachment that fought on another sector of the front. They were later joined by numerous volunteers and Azov fighters released in prisoner exchanges.
In February 2023, the 12th Azov Special Operations Brigade was established within the National Guard of Ukraine on the basis of the separate Azov detachment. The brigade demonstrated its high effectiveness in both offensive and defensive operations.
In early 2025, the Azov Special Operations Brigade became the foundation of the newly established 1st Azov Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine. At the same time, an international unit was formed within the brigade and soon expanded into a battalion. In May 2025, the Azov International Battalion entered combat for the first time, and its soldiers proved themselves to be confident and capable fighters.
In the autumn of the same year, the Azov Corps conducted a successful counteroffensive near the city of Dobropillia, liberating a significant area from russian occupation and inflicting heavy losses on the enemy. During these battles, fighters of the Azov International Battalion distinguished themselves by capturing 18 russian soldiers in a single day.
Azov's commanders are experienced and highly professional officers who have spent many years fighting on the front lines of the russo-Ukrainian War. A well-trained and well-equipped soldier is their highest priority. Preserving the lives of their personnel on the battlefield remains the command's foremost objective in every operation.
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