Overview
- Supreme Decree No. 018-2025-DE updates the Regulation of Law No. 29248 to tighten processes for registration, call-ups, training and discharge.
- All citizens must enroll in the Military Registry upon turning 17 and before 18, with non-registrants classified as omisos.
- Omisos must pay a 5% UIT fine—S/275 at current value—at Banco de la Nación to the relevant armed branch unless they complete Barracked Military Service within the legal term.
- Registration is free and can be done online via the Defense platform or in person at Army, Navy or Air Force offices with only a DNI.
- The reform offers orientation-only training for discharged servicemembers through Defense–Transport agreements and authorizes the Executive to extend reserve instruction for national security.