The passports of all Army soldiers below the rank of Major have been ordered to be kept in the custody of Regimental Headquarters. Accordingly, these passports should be kept in the custody of the Headquarters Commanding Officers of the Regimental Headquarters.
Soldiers can re-obtain their passports at any time with the approval of the Ministry of Defense. The Army says that this action has been taken in line with the program to expedite the peacekeeping duties and overseas training of Army soldiers.