Why is military service compulsory in some countries?

The Indian Parliamentary Committee on Defence’s recommended in early 2018, to introduce five years of compulsory military service to such aspirants who plan to join Central and State Government Gazetted services directly. The reason attributed was to make-up for the shortage of personnel in the armed forces.

In which countries is military service mandatory?

These 15 Countries Have Compulsory Military Service

• Israel. Countries, where military service is mandatory | Wikimedia Commons.
• Bermuda. Countries, where military service is mandatory | royalgazette.com.
• Brazil. Countries, where military service is mandatory | AP.
• Cyprus.
• Greece.
• Iran.
• North Korea.
• South Korea.

Does Japan have compulsory military service?

No. Japanese Constitution abolished conscription. Enlistment in Japan Self-Defense Force is voluntary at 18 years of age.

What countries have mandatory military service?

North Korea. In North Korea,military service is compulsory for both men and women. However different terms apply for both groups.

How many countries require military service?

A large number of countries have mandatory military service. Military service is mandatory in a number of countries. About 26 countries have made military service compulsory. These countries include Cyprus , Burma, Brazil, Egypt, North Korea, Russia, Thailand, North Korea, Ukraine, Greece, Turkey, Norway, and Israel among others.

Why should military service be compulsory?

To begin with, mandatory military service is a good idea because people can learn to be responsible. Nowadays teenage problems have become more and more serious than before and the military is a perfect place to help them be responsible because in the army, people have to obey orders.

Which countries have military conscription?

– Bermuda – Cape Verde – China – Colombia – France – Kuwait – Mali – Singapore – Thailand – Taiwan (compulsory 3–4 months)

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