Ministry Of Defence Research Articles

Criminal Offenses Committed by Civilians Together With Members Of The Military

The Military Court can only deal with such cases if there is a decision by the Minister of Defense and Security, approved by the Minister of Justice, to transfer it to a military court. This decision is usually based on consideration of the degree of harm caused to military interests. Based on the types and sources of data used in this research, the author applies normative qualitative research methods. Normative qualitative research is an approach carried out through literature studies by utilizing various references, such as laws, books, journals, theses, and laws and regulations relevant to the formulation of research problems Conflicting sentences reflect the complexity of the criminal justice system involving various legal institutions, such as military police, civilian police, military prosecutors. The handling of this case requires good coordination between institutions to ensure a transparent legal process, in accordance with applicable regulations. This mechanism aims to accommodate equal legal treatment of perpetrators, both members of the military and civilians, while maintaining military discipline, the rule of law. Conflicting crimes reflect the complexity of the criminal justice system in Indonesia, because they involve two different legal jurisdictions. The mechanisms set out in the Military Justice Law aim to ensure justice for perpetrators and victims, while still considering the efficiency and effectiveness of the legal process. The handling of koneksitas cases requires cross-institutional cooperation to ensure a fair and transparent legal process.

Optimization of Reserve Components' Involvement to Support Disaster Management in Indonesia: A National Defense Policy Perspective

Objective: This study aims to analyze the optimization of Reserve Components' involvement in supporting disaster management in Indonesia through the perspective of national defense policy. It is based on Law No. 23 of 2019 on the Management of National Resources for National Defense. Theoretical Framework: The theoretical framework of this study is based on Total Defense, emphasizing the mobilization of the Reserve Component to address threats, including disasters. Vasovic et al. (2020) highlight the importance of collective awareness, while Shepherd (2013) demonstrates that the involvement of the Reserve Component strengthens national resilience. The survival spirit theory (Zack, 2023) underscores readiness and rapid response in disaster situations. Method: The research method used is descriptive-qualitative. Data collection is carried out through literature studies, reviewing various legal and policy sources, followed by semi-structured interviews with relevant parties, including officials from the Ministry of Defense, BNPB (National Agency for Disaster Management), as well as experts and practitioners in disaster management. Results and Discussion: The results show that reserve components, consisting of civilians, can play a crucial role in addressing various threats, including disasters. As of 2023, there are 9,012 Reserve Component personnel spread across Indonesia. However, the involvement of Reserve Components in disaster management has not yet been implemented, as the mobilization focus has been directed toward military and hybrid threats. The study finds that involving the Reserve Components with all their potential can enhance the effectiveness of disaster response, particularly during emergency response phases and aid distribution, by leveraging the synergy between the military (TNI) and the public. Research Implications: This research underscores the need for specific regulations detailing the Reserve Component's role in disaster management, emphasizing the inclusion of disaster response training in their education. It highlights the importance of regular coordination between the Reserve Component, TNI, BNPB, and local governments to enhance national preparedness, ensuring effective mobilization against non-military threats. Originality/Value: This study offers a unique perspective by positioning the Reserve Component as a vital asset in non-military disaster management. Unlike previous research, it explores the integration of military-trained civilians into national disaster response strategies, contributing valuable insights into optimizing defense policies for enhancing resilience and community preparedness in disaster-prone Indonesia.

Formation of patriotism as a theoretical and practical problem modern Ukrainian education

The publication describes the transformation of scientific views on patriotic upbringing in modern Ukraine (since the beginning of the Russian-Ukrainian war in 2014 and the full-scale invasion of the Russians in 2022. The methods of pedagogical research of modern patriotic upbringing in educational institutions of Ukraine (theoretical, empirical, experimental and mathematical statistics) are outlined. It is indicated that military threats significantly limit it. The principles of modern patriotic upbringing are described (purposefulness, the connection of upbringin with life, the unity of consciousness and behavior, upbringin in work, a comprehensive approach in upbringin, education of the individual in a team, combining pedagogical leadership with the initiative and self-activity of students, the combination of respect for the student's personality with reasonable demands on him, an individual approach to students in education, systematicity, consistency and continuity in upbringing, unity of pedagogical requirements of the school, family and the public). The current periodization of the Russian-Ukrainian war of the 21st century, developed by specialists from the National University of Defense named after I. Chernyakhovsky, specialists from the Military History Research Center of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Main Operational Directorate of the General Directorate of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, has been characterized. Employees of educational institutions will be able to use this periodization of the war in the process of upbringing and educational activities. It is proposed to work out certain aspects of the theme of the modern Russian-Ukrainian war in the process of patriotic upbringing, as this will contribute to the sublimation of the collective trauma of children and adults. Remarks are given regarding taking into account the age characteristics of students of different classes. The key questions that students will hypothetically ask themselves and to which they will seek answers are presented. By focusing on them, teachers will be able to carry out patriotic upbringing of children and youth of different ages with maximum efficiency (How does this apply to me and those I know personally? What can I do right now? What can I do good? What can I do useful? Who is my place after school?).

Designing a Comprehensive Data Governance Maturity Model for Kenya Ministry of Defence

Designing a Comprehensive Data Governance Maturity Model for Kenya Ministry of Defence

The Impact of Roaming Driving Practice on Enhancing Job Commitment to The Application to Employees of The Ministry of Defense in Riyadh

The Impact of Roaming Driving Practice on Enhancing Job Commitment to The Application to Employees of The Ministry of Defense in Riyadh

Legal Analysis of the Authority of Military Judges in the Procedural Law of Examination of Connectivity in Corruption Cases

In order to uphold law enforcement, especially in the field of criminal law, the law distinguishes between civilians and the military. The problem that arises now is what if a criminal act is committed by the military together with civilians, which in its development is called a connectivity case. The corruption case that occurred in Indonesia involving the military and civilians that has been decided by the Connectivity Court is the Corruption Case of the Indonesian Army Compulsory Savings from 2013 to 2020 with the Defendant from the Military, namely Brigadier General TNI (Ret.) Yus Adi Kamrullah, S.E., M.Sc., and from the civilian party Ni Putu Purnamasari which caused the state a loss of Rp. 127,000,000,000,- (one hundred and twenty seven billion rupiah), and the corruption case of the 123 East Longitude Orbit Slot Satellite Procurement Project/Floater Satellite Procurement between the Indonesian Ministry of Defense in 2012 to 2021 involving the military and civilians with the Defendant Rear Admiral (Ret.) Agus Purwoto, and from the civilian side the Defendants Arifin Wiguna and Surya Cipta Witoelar which caused the state a loss of Rp.453,094,059,540.68 (four hundred fifty three billion ninety four million fifty nine thousand five hundred forty point sixty eight cents). The purpose of this study is to determine the implementation of handling corruption criminal cases through connectivity courts in Indonesia and the authority of military judges in connectivity courts and to determine the resolution of connectivity criminal cases in corruption crimes committed by civilians and military personnel in both cases in the Connection Court. The study uses a normative legal research method. The data used are secondary and primary data, then the data is processed and presented in the form of a literature study. The analysis used is deskriftif juridis and fersfektif analysis. The results of the study indicate that the process of handling connectivity cases in corruption cases of connectivity has been partially carried out in accordance with the applicable criminal procedure law (KUHAP) and the defendants are legally and convincingly guilty of committing corruption together in accordance with Article 2 Paragraph (1) in conjunction with Article 18 of Law Number 31 of 1999 as amended by Law Number 20 of 2001 in conjunction with Article 55 Paragraph (1) ke-1 of the Criminal Code.

Evaluation of the Minimum Essential Force Program on the Independence of the Indonesian Defense Industry

Indonesia as a strategic archipelagic country in Southeast Asia requires an independent defense industry to maintain national sovereignty and security. The government through the Ministry of Defense initiated the Minimum Essential Force (MEF) Program in 2010 to build adequate defense forces, encourage transfer of technology, increase production capacity, and develop human resources in the defense sector. This research evaluates the achievements of the MEF Program in increasing the independence of the Indonesian defense industry using the CIPP (Context, Input, Process, Product) evaluation model. This research uses a qualitative descriptive analytical approach, examining the implementation and impact of the MEF policy. Evaluation of the context, planning and implementation, implementation process, and results and impacts show that despite challenges such as budget constraints and dependence on foreign industries, the MEF policy has increased the capacity of the domestic defense industry. An example of success is PT PAL which produces various types of defense equipment through a transfer of technology scheme and government support. The conclusion of this research emphasizes the importance of synergy between the government, defense industry, and research institutions to achieve sustainable defense industry independence and increase domestic production capabilities.

Autumn militia in defense of Moscow (October 1941 – January 1942): from workers’ and fighter battalions to regular units of the Red Army

The article examines the key moments in the history of the creation and formation of three Moscow volunteer divisions. They arose on the basis of the workers'/Communist and extermination battalions of Moscow in October 1941 as the last reserve on the near approaches to the capital. For a comprehensive study and analysis of the process of transformation of Moscow militia formations into regular units of the Red Army (November 1941- January 1942), not only new documents from the Central Archive of the Ministry of Defense (CAMO), but also unique interviews with former militia members from the Mints Commission of the Scientific Archive of the IRI RAS were used for the first time. An attempt has been made to reconstruct and show not only the military-organizational aspect of this process, but also an equally important humanitarian one, which can be reflected in the course of studying the military everyday life of that time.

O papel da inovação tecnológica e da gestão conjunta do setor cibernético na integração das Operações de Informação no Brasil

This study is intended to verify the role of technological innovation and the joint management of the cybernetics sector in the integration of Information Operations in Brazil. The advent of technological innovations has modified the vision of forces of the world with regard to the organization of the cybernetics sector and the integration of Information Operations. In Brazil, the political-strategic proposals of the Ministry of Defense resulted in initiatives in the cybernetics sector in the three Armed Forces, impacting the organizational management of the Joint Information Operations. The problem was evidenced by the fact that the three Brazilian Armed Forces structured different cybernetic and information systems, divergent from the global trend in terms of interoperability in Joint Operations. The comparison between the of organizational politicalstrategic vision and the joint cybernetic structures was used in the Information Operations in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany and Russia, with the political-strategic vision and the cybernetic and Information Operations structures in Brazil. Thus, it has been verified that, although partially divergent, compared to Brazil, the countries present a common vision regarding the political-strategic proposal and the joint cybernetic structure, unlike Brazil’s cybernetic information management model that does not have the joint organizational view. As a conclusion, the study suggests the integration by the Information Management innovation, with the unification of the cybernetic structure at the joint strategic and operational level of the Armed Forces, in order to increase the Interoperability of Information Operations.

Криминологические особенности воинской преступности: новые реалии в условиях специальной военной операции

Introduction: the article will be on the analysis of the change in the level, structure, dynamics of the military crime and persons committing it during special military operation. Materials and Methods: Main Informational and Analytical Centre statistics from 2017 to 2023, the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation data, the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation, the Federal Antimonopoly Service of the Russian Federation (data valued according to statistical method) were empirical basis for the study. Results: since the inception of the special operation, a general decline in crime has been observed in Russia. However, an increase in criminal activity has been noted with regard to crimes against military service, as defined in Chapter 33 of the Russian Criminal Code, and individual criminal encroachments related to the implementation of the state defense order. Crimes committed in conditions of armed conflict or warfare are of particular concern due to their potential impact on the combat capability and combat readiness of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. This article presents a statistical analysis of the dynamics of military crime, including abuses in the field of state defense orders, for the period 2022-2023. The authors examine the organisational and legal measures implemented by the state with the objective of reducing the number of crimes committed in the context of a special military operation. Discussion and Conclusions: the author's findings led to the following conclusions: 1. The quantitative characteristics of the crimes outlined in Chapter 33 of the Russian Federation's Criminal Code demonstrate a discernible increase since the commencement of the special military operation. 2. A distinct category of criminal acts pertains to the perpetration of illicit activities in accordance with the directives of the state defense order, which collectively constitute a novel phenomenon in the context of criminality. During the period spanning 2022 to 2023, there has been a notable rise in the number of criminal acts pertaining to the misappropriation or embezzlement of budgetary resources within the context of the state defense order and the military-industrial complex.

DOES MILITARY SCIENCE BELONG TO A LINE OF PROFESSION?

The present article deals with military science as one of the professional occupations that we will meet today in the list of future activities presented to young people. The article aims at answering the questions such as: What is military science as a profession? Why should a young man serve in military service? When is a military serviceman deemed to be a professional? In general, what should be done by the state and the Ministry of Defense as well as society to develop a person into a professional military serviceman, etc. For these purposes, the paper provides the definitions of terms such as line of profession, professional, traditional and modern professional occupations, professional military service, necessary personal characteristics, etc. Additional emphasis on the definitions of concepts was conditioned by the progress of our life, which resulted in the expansion of the employment area and the creation of new professions. Therefore, over the last century, all this has led to a significant expansion of scientific terms, including the words denoting professional occupations and similar activities related to it. In addition, the paper deals with the rights, duties, professional obligations, basic values and credits of a military serviceman as well as those motivational influences that will push him/her to do his/her best beyond the call of duty and by putting his/her own life at risk he/she will be able to save others. The behavior of a military serviceman is further strengthened by the legislation that regulates the engagement of Defence Forces in the so-called "hot points" during an emergency situation and/or a state of war in order to protect the country and its population. These and other facts give us the right to classify military service under risky professions. In the work presented by me, you will meet the personal characteristics necessary for a military serviceman to receive an appropriate education, to advance in his/her military career, and to go through a difficult and stressful professional path. Unfortunately, not so rarely, the society does not quite understand the responsibilities and obligations of a military serviceman. On the other hand, at the beginning of the professional path, the individual understands and analyzes quite well that in general, it is the values and credits of both the defence system and the armed forces that make the military science more dignified, attractive and great as a professional occupation leading the true military serviceman to be a real professional of his/her activity.

The UK Ministry of Defence and the transition to ‘low-carbon warfare’: A multilevel perspective on military change

Abstract Retaining operational effectiveness in a low-carbon world will require military innovation and change. Indeed, there has been growing acknowledgement within some defence ministries that as the world decarbonises a military energy transition is essential. In this paper, we illustrate how calls for a military energy transition have gained renewed traction within the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) since 2018. Empirically, we draw on semi-structured interviews with 46 officials and armed forces personnel, conducted by the authors between June and October 2023. To structure our analysis, we adopt a multilevel perspective (MLP) from the field of Sustainability Transitions. Combining the MLP with insights from the literature on military innovation, we shed light on the ways proponents of ‘low-carbon warfare’ have challenged the ‘high-carbon’ sociotechnical regime that currently dominates the MoD. We also explain why more rapid and disruptive change has been stymied. By centring attention on the extent of ‘alignment’ between internal and external sources of change, our MLP makes a valuable contribution to understanding why the struggle for military change often unfolds in non-linear ways.

ASEAN's Role in Enhancing Regional Security and Economic Stability through Defense Cooperation

The role of ASEAN in strengthening regional security and economic stability through defense cooperation is becoming increasingly pivotal in response to evolving global geopolitical and economic challenges. This study employs a qualitative methodology, specifically a literature study approach, to analyze ASEAN's mechanisms for fostering defense collaboration and their impact on the region's stability. Central to this analysis are key initiatives such as the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) and ADMM-Plus, which have enhanced regional security through joint military exercises, intelligence sharing, and maritime security efforts. These initiatives have been instrumental in mitigating tensions, particularly in contested areas like the South China Sea, safeguarding critical trade routes, and promoting economic resilience. The findings indicate that ASEAN's defense cooperation directly supports economic stability by fostering a secure environment that encourages foreign investment, intra-ASEAN trade, and infrastructure development. However, the study identifies significant challenges, including disparities in member states' defense capabilities, limited inter-state trust, and a tendency to prioritize arms modernization over institutional collaboration. Moreover, ASEAN faces the growing need to address non-traditional security threats, such as cybercrime and terrorism, which require adaptive strategies and enhanced cooperation. The research concludes that while ASEAN’s defense collaboration bolsters military preparedness, it also significantly contributes to political stability and economic growth in Southeast Asia. To sustain and amplify these benefits, ASEAN must address existing challenges through measures such as enhancing transparency, fostering trust among member states, and investing in capacity-building initiatives.

PRIVATE-LAW APPROACH TO THE DEFINITION OF THE MILITARY-INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF INVESTMENT ACTIVITY

Within the framework of the presented work, the concept of the military-industrial complex is studied from the perspective of the theory of investment law, current investment legislation and special regulatory requirements related to this area. In the doctrine of Russian jurisprudence, there are opposing points of view regarding the definition of the military-industrial complex. Some authors reduce it exclusively to the fulfillment of the state defence order, which is neither a correct formulation, since the state defence order is an integral part of the military-industrial complex, nor its entire component. Other researchers, on the contrary, interpret the military-industrial complex too broadly and include the Russian Ministry of Defence and its institutions, military units, etc. The article concludes that the military-industrial complex has special distinctive (qualifying) features in certain aspects of its private law regulation.

Новые данные о некоторых российских герпетологах. Сообщение 5

Previously unknown biographical data about A. M. Nikolsky (1858–1942), R. D. Dzhafarov (1883–1971) and M. K. Ozol (1902–1973) are given. The main information was obtained from the Central State Historical Archive of St. Petersburg, the Russian State Historical Archive and the Central Archive of the Ministry of Defense.

Raising the level of integrity as a task of national-patriotic education of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

The purpose of this article is to characterize the enhancement of integrity as a task of national­patriotic education of the Armed Forces of Ukraine’s military personnel. It is found that the Law of Ukraine «On Prevention of Corruption» does not explicitly define the category of integrity, despite its frequent mention. This oversight, coupled with the brevity of other relevant legal acts, has led to varying interpretations of the concept. As a result, numerous integrity codes present inconsistent and often arbitrary definitions of integrity. Given the Armed Forces of Ukraine’s primary constitutional function of defending the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, the integrity of its personnel should be viewed as a matter of public interest rather than merely an internal military concern. This necessitates a unified understanding of integrity to prevent arbitrary interpretations by law enforcement agencies. Elevating integrity as a key component of national-patriotic education for Ukrainian military personnel requires a comprehensive approach. This involves implementing a range of organizational, legal, pedagogical, psychological, and other measures aimed at instilling in personnel a strong sense of duty to the nation, society, and the individual. This task is particularly challenging under martial law, as military units often consist of individuals with diverse values, motivations, and behavioral patterns. To address the issue of inconsistent interpretations, it is advisable to codify the concept of integrity in the Law of Ukraine «On Prevention of Corruption.» Additionally, the Code of Good Conduct and Professional Ethics for Military Officials, Civil Servants and Other Persons Authorized to Perform State Functions in the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and the Armed Forces of Ukraine should be amended to emphasize the societal dimension of integrity. Furthermore, the Law of Ukraine «On the Basic Principles of State Policy in the Sphere of Strengthening Ukrainian National and Civil Identity» should explicitly include integrity education as a crucial component of national-patriotic education.

Russia in struggle for Niger

The article is devoted to Russia's eff orts to stabilize the military-political situation in the Sahara-Sahel zone, primarily in Niger, and to assist in the economic development of the country, as well as the promotion of cultural ties in it. The attempts of the USA and France to keep this country in the orbit of their infl uence are analyzed. An attempt is being made to explain why on July 27, 2023, Niger became the third country in the Sahara-Sahel zone, where military personnel carried out a coup against the pro-Western Mohamed Bazoum, who held the presidency since April 2021. The coup was led by the commander of the Guard, General Abdurahman Ciani. On July 28, he was proclaimed interim head of State. The Economic Community of West African Countries (ECOWAS) has imposed economic sanctions against the country and has even considered military intervention. As before in Mali and Burkina Faso, during all these events, citizens of Niger shouted anti-French slogans and carried Russian flags, as well as symbols of the Wagner PMCs, which gave which gave the West a pretext to accuse Moscow of involvement in this. Many Russian political scientists interpreted the outbreak of hatred of Africans towards the former metropolis and increased sympathy for Russia as a continuation of the struggle against neocolonialism. Approximately the same explanation comes from the new military regimes in 3 countries of the Sahara-Sahel zone, where coups have taken place over the past 2 years. This was overlaid by the "shuttle diplomacy" of Deputy Defense Minister Yu-B. Yevkurov in August-September 2023, his numerous negotiations and meetings with the leaders of Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, and the Central African Republic, after which a military-political alliance of the three Sahel countries was proclaimed on September 17, where coups took place. And all this against the background of the withdrawal of French troops and UN peacekeepers from Mali and the departure of French diplomats from Niger. Although in reality we are talking about the failure of the French colonial model of governance and development of the former colonies.

המאבק בין צה"ל למשרד החוץ על השליטה בוועדות שביתת הנשק, 1956-1948

The armistice agreements signed between Israel and the Arab states at the end of the War of Independence required the establishment of joint commissions to oversee their implementation. Upon their formation, the Foreign Ministry supported placing these commissions under the responsibility and management of the IDF, based on the understanding that the primary issues they would handle would be military in nature. However, the Foreign Ministry soon realized the political nature of the commissions’ activity and the political consequences of their actions and positions. From the Foreign Ministry's perspective, the problem was that military personnel managed the discussions on political issues within the commissions and firmly refused to allow the Foreign Ministry to be involved in their activities or in relations with the UN entities. This was a prolonged, intense, and bitter power struggle between the Foreign Ministry and the IDF over control of the commissions. In the early years, the Foreign Ministry did not demand control over the commissions but merely sought improved coordination and consideration of its position on various issues. This was met with firm refusal from the IDF, which was supported by Ben-Gurion. Only after Ben-Gurion stepped down as Prime Minister and Moshe Sharett had replaced him did the Foreign Ministry begin to exert pressure, eventually succeeding in early 1955 when Sharett transferred control over the commissions to the Foreign Ministry. Ben-Gurion’s return, first as Minister of Defense and later as Prime Minister, reignited the struggle, as Ben-Gurion contested Sharett’s decision and demanded that responsibility for the commissions be returned to the IDF.

Russia’s state capture strategy in Africa, from Wagner to the Africa corps

ABSTRACT While much of the literature on state capture focuses on corrupt business networks, the concept can also elucidate how powerful armed actors can co-opt government officials and institutions to influence policymaking. This article argues that Russia leveraged the activities of the Wager Group in Africa to pursue a form of state capture. Drawing on expert interviews and open-source intelligence, it presents evidence from the Central African Republic, Sudan, Libya, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, and Chad, and demonstrates how Wagner and Russia acquired a measure of influence over several embattled strongmen who proved willing to serve the Kremlin’s interests and partake in corrupt business deals. Even after Wagner’s ill-fated 2023 mutiny and its subsequent restructuring into the Africa Corps under the Russian Ministry of Defense, state capture has continued to define the Kremlin’s ambitions in Africa. Although this strategy has yielded mixed results for Russia, it has worsened the political and economic outlooks of several fragile states, creating new challenges to international security.

Problems and tasks for the development of the Russian standards and requirements for engineering and design hydrographic surveying

The current state and issues of standardization of hydrographic surveys performed for engineering purposes on inland water areas, coastal zone of the seas and continental shelf examined. There is a variety of existing regulatory documents based on outdated norms and rules of traditional analog hydrography issued more than forty years ago. There are a number of regulatory documents governing the survey of the bottom relief in order to ensure hydraulic construction, dredging, construction of structures on the continental shelf, as well as special surveys on the downstream of hydroelectric power plants that do not meet modern requirements. These documents have been updated several times in recent years, however, their content has not fundamentally changed and still remained inconsistent with modern technological capabilities of international hydrography. In the 90s of the 20th century, there was a technological breakthrough in the development of means and methods of hydrographic research, which was first reflected in the fourth edition of the S‑44 Standards of the International Hydrographic Organization. The fourth edition of the S‑44 Standards marked the beginning of a new era of modern digital and electronic hydrography, based on the concept of “survey orders,” due to the new capabilities of global navigation satellite systems, multibeam echo sounders and electronic hydrographic information systems. The new paradigms of digital hydrography, first introduced in the S‑44 Standards, Edition 4 (1998), were developed in the 5th (2008) and 6th (2022) editions. The paper analyzed the main norms of the current regulatory documents of engineering hydrography adopted at the beginning of the 21st century: RD31.74.04–2002, SNiP 11–02–96, SP 11–104–97, SP 11–114–2004, as well as similar documents of the last decade: SP 317.1325800.2017, SP 47.13330.2016 and SP 504.1325800.2021. It is shown that all these documents are based on the conceptual provisions of analog hydrography contained in the Rules of the Hydrographic Service № 4, part 2, published by the Main Directorate of Navigation and Oceanography of the Ministry of Defense in 1984. Particular attention is paid to the criteria for assessing the survey quality (precision, accuracy and reliability) of the results of bottom topography. In particular, the assessment of the precision of the horizontal and vertical position in analog hydrography according to the Rules of the Hydrographic Service № 4, part 2, is carried out with a confidence probability of 63–68 %, while the S‑44 Standards use a confidence probability of 95 %. As a result, the permissible uncertainty of the corrected depth according to the S‑44 Standards is twice as high as according to the domestic rules of the hydrographic service and some current regulatory documents of engineering hydrography. It is noted that some of the current regulatory documents of engineering hydrography do not take into account the new capabilities of hydrographic hydroacoustic equipment, including multibeam echo sounders, bathymetric side scan sonars and lowfrequency echo sounders for studying the bottom relief and the upper part of the bottom section for engineering and other scientific purposes. It is indicated that the new paradigm of the S‑44 Standards (2022) is the introduction of the concepts of “bathymetric coverage,” “object detection” and “object search” which led to the possibility of implementing a new tool the “specification matrix” for design and formation of brief hydrographic survey characteristics, also appropriate for the engineering surveys. It is noted that the new Russian specifications for the performance of both traditional and engineering hydrographic surveys, based on the Standards of the S‑44 International Hydrographic Organization, are absent, and their development, coordination and approval is urgently needed.