22nd Peacekeeping Battalion (Moldova)
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| 22nd Peacekeeping Battalion | |
|---|---|
| Batalionul 22 de menținere a păcii | |
 The battalion during a parade in 2016. | |
| Active | May 11, 1999 - Present |
| Country |  Moldova |
| Branch | Armed Forces of the Republic of Moldova |
| Role | Peacekeeping |
| Garrison/HQ | Chișinău |
| Nickname(s) | The Blue Helmets |
| Battle honours |  State Order "Faith of the Homeland" 1st class (2021)[1] |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Major Ianac Deli |
| Notable commanders | Vitalie Marinuța Anatolie Nosatîi |
| Insignia | |
| Identification symbol |  |
The 22nd Peacekeeping Battalion (Romanian: Batalionul 22 de menținere a păcii) is a military unit of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Moldova. The battalion was established on May 11, 1999. The battalion has the task of preparing for peacekeeping operations and humanitarian missions outside of Moldova.
Personnel
70% of the battalion were supplied with contract-based servicemen by the end of 2012. People who join the battalion are required to sign a 3–5-year contract with the possibility renewal. Members of the battalion are also required to learn English, German, and French. Soldiers get a monthly salary over 2300 Moldovan leu, a guaranteed retirement payment after 20 years of work experience, as well as post-career assistance.[5][6][7]