Ukraine’s Defence Ministry is considering a reform that would abolish the country’s territorial recruitment centres, known as TCCs, and replace them with new structures called Reserve+ Offices. The proposal was reported by Ukrainskaya Pravda, which also said some TCC powers could be transferred to the police and recruitment centres.

Under the plan, the new troop replenishment system would be split into two branches: recruitment offices and support offices. The first would handle military registration, enlistment and the formal processing of citizens entering service. The second would work with servicemen and their families, providing certificates, payments and social assistance.

The ministry is also looking at the possibility of opening separate recruitment points in public spaces. In addition, special hubs could be created to host commissions and process people for military service.

One major issue remains unresolved: who would be responsible for bringing draft-eligible citizens to these centres. The Defence Ministry wants to hand that task to police officers, but the National Police has opposed the idea. As a result, the reform has stalled.

According to the publication, the concept of fully abandoning TCCs in Ukraine is still being developed. The authorities have not set a specific timeline for launching the reform.

In Ukraine, TCC employees who use harsh mobilisation methods are often referred to as «manhunters». The country has also recently seen a series of arrests of TCC chiefs accused of extortion.