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Commander of the 1st Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine “Azov” commended sergeants

Colonel Denys “Redis” Prokopenko, Commander of the First Corps Azov of the National Guard of Ukraine, honored the sergeants participating in the military operation in the Dobropillia sector.

On the occasion of Sergeant’s Day, November 18, the Commander presented service members with state and departmental distinctions, including:

The Presidential Medal “For the Defense of Ukraine”;
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Award “For Dedicated Service”;
The Ministry of Internal Affairs Medal “For Courage in Service”;
The National Guard Badge “10 Years of Dedicated Service”;
The Honorary Badge of the Commander of the National Guard “For Resilience and Unbreakability”.

A sergeant is the bridge between officer and soldier. It is thanks to the sergeants that discipline, hierarchy, and a system that connects intent with execution are built within a unit. The sergeant corps has always been — and remains — the backbone of any army.

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Colonel Denys “Redis” Prokopenko encouraged the sergeants to preserve their professional mastery, continue developing it, and pass it on to their brothers-in-arms.

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FAQ

Unlike the operational and tactical group model, a corps commander can exercise command and control over subordinate units.

The corps system enables more efficient management of combat forces at the operational-tactical level. It addresses the issue of fragmented command structures, strengthens unit cohesion, improves combat effectiveness, and ensures a unified chain of command — critical for conducting large-scale combat operations.

The First Corps Azov of the National Guard of Ukraine is responsible for key tasks related to both defensive and offensive operations in the frontline sector designated by the High Command, including:

Liberating the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine;
Destroying enemy personnel and equipment;
Increasing the combat effectiveness of National Guard units and advancing the profession of arms;
Implementing standards and exchanging experience.

The First Corps Azov of the National Guard of Ukraine is commanded by Colonel Denys “Redis” Prokopenko.

The following units operate as part of the corps:

1st Presidential Operational Brigade Bureviy;
12th Special Forces Brigade Azov;
14th Operational Brigade Chervona Kalyna;
15th Operational Brigade Kara Dag;
Newly established 20th Operational Brigade Liubart.

Yes. Units within the corps continue recruiting volunteers. As Azov’s responsibilities and operational scope grow, its recruitment center network will serve the needs of all Corps units. Azov Brigade’s recruitment centers will now be joined by representatives from other brigades that make up the First Corps Azov of the National Guard of Ukraine.

The 12th Special Forces Brigade Azov serves as the foundation for the newly established First Corps Azov of the National Guard of Ukraine. However, the corps itself is led by a corps-level command group formed based on the officer cadre of the 12th Brigade.

Commander of the 1st Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine “Azov” commended sergeants

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