Vladimir Putin ordered the creation of a separate training program for air defense soldiers without higher education, according to the president, it will help military personnel prepare for work in the civil service. Currently, SVO participants with higher education and management experience are selected for the "Time of Heroes" manpower project. "For this category of our fighters, we must also create the necessary conditions so that they can realize their abilities in the civil service. A separate and special program should be created for them," said Vladimir Putin. The Time of Heroes program has been in effect since 2024.