On the eve of Republic Day, Mukhamedzhan Tynyshpayev ALT University hosted a landmark military ceremony marking the official presentation of military service cards to graduates of its Military Department. Following the successful completion of the 1.5-year reserve sergeant training program, 305 students were officially awarded the rank of Reserve Sergeant.
Organized for the first time in the university’s history, the ceremony represented a key milestone in the institution’s youth civic and patriotic education framework. The event was attended by ALT University executive leadership, Armed Forces veterans, military faculty, professors, and students. Colonel Gabil Imameddinovich Khalafov served as the guest of honor.
Opening the formal assembly,Meruert Zharmagambetova, Chair of the Board – Rector of ALT University, extended her congratulations on Republic Day and emphasized the resonance of this event during the university’s 95th-anniversary milestone year.
“A military service card is not merely a document attesting to completed training; it is a profound symbol of civic responsibility to our Motherland. Service to the nation begins with daily conscientious work, high-quality academic attainment, professionalism, and a dedication to contributing positively to society,” stated the Chair of the Board – Rector.
She further noted that military training instills rigor, endurance, accountability, and tactical teamwork—qualities essential not only for national defense but also for leadership in engineering and corporate careers.
Colonel Yernazar Khamidullovich Ishanov, Head of the ALT University Military Department, also addressed the assembly, highlighting that this debut ceremony reinforces civic duty, patriotic values, and respect for military service among the student body.
During the proceedings, graduates were formally presented with their military service cards pursuant to official personnel orders, alongside commendations awarded to distinguished faculty members.
At ALT University, military training complements primary academic degree programs, equipping students with specialized military knowledge and tactical skills. The university trains specialists across transport and logistics, civil engineering, power energetics, IT and telecommunications, and business management.
The curriculum combines rigorous theoretical coursework and tactical field exercises. Students complete modules in general military regulations, tactics, marksmanship, military topography, and CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear) defense. Practical field training and drills serve to consolidate domain knowledge and build operational discipline.
Concluding her address, the Rector expressed confidence that the discipline and competencies gained would provide a solid foundation for the graduates’ future careers. She conveyed gratitude to Armed Forces veterans for their role in youth mentorship and commended the Military Department staff for their dedication to training the nation’s reserve forces.
The ceremony concluded with a celebratory cultural program and a unison performance of the iconic patriotic anthem “Atameken.”
Developing a highly trained military reserve remains an integral component of fostering citizenship and national pride. For ALT University, celebrating 95 years of academic excellence, this initiative reinforces its commitment to preparing skilled engineering professionals and responsible citizens dedicated to serving Kazakhstan.
Author: Aliya Yerlan
