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Compulsory military service, often called national service, is a common requirement in many countries as a way of providing for the defence of the nation. It is a form of conscription which tends to occur during times of peace as a way of maintaining a body of men able to fight if required.

Is there compulsory military service (hereinafter known as National Service) in YN?
If not, disregard the below.
Do both men and women have to do National Service?
When are people draughted in for National Service?
Do all people have to do National Service?
For how long must someone do National Service?
Can those conscripted become officers?
Give the timeline of a random person's National Service experience:
What is the impact of National Service on society?

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[b]Is there compulsory military service (hereinafter known as National Service) in YN?[/b]
If not, disregard the below.
[b]Do both men and women have to do National Service?[/b]
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[b]Do all people have to do National Service?[/b]
[b]For how long must someone do National Service?[/b]
[b]Can those conscripted become officers?[/b]
[b]Give the timeline of a random person's National Service experience:[/b]
[b]What is the impact of National Service on society?[/b]

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Is there compulsory military service (hereinafter known as National Service) in YN? Yes; muster and service in the Militia exists.
Do both men and women have to do National Service? No. Only men may muster and serve. Women may voluntarily join the women's services.
When are people draughted in for National Service? Men from the age of seventeen are randomly draughted to muster and serve in the Militia. Muster may be deferred until the man's twenty-fifth birthday.
Do all people have to do National Service? No. The following people are exempted from muster :

Clergymen and clerks of the Church of Nortend.
Those with vision or dental problems or physical illnesses.
Heirs to a title.
Doctors, surgeons and teachers.
University students.
Convicted felons.
Holders of Crown offices.
The blind, deaf, mute or dumb.
Those with mental diseases.
Those unable by operation of law to take oaths.
Any person who has applied for and received special exemption such as sole bread-winner.

For how long must someone do National Service? For one year.
Can those conscripted become officers? Yes. People who received a General Examination result of no grade less than E and at least one O may be apply to serve as a muster officer.
Give the timeline of a random person's National Service experience:
Mr J. T. Walker, of Draysleigh Chipton, Enley, aged 17

1st of April, 2003: He receives a call-up letter informing him that he has been draughted for national service.
1st of October, 2003: Muster, registration and medical check-up
3rd of October, 2003: Beginning of initial training
3rd of January, 2004: Completion of initial training and beginning of active service.
1st of September, 2004: Completion of active service and beginning of militia service.
1st of September, 2010: Compulsory militia service concludes.

What is the impact of National Service on society? With the staggered training times, the impact on society is lower. However, it still takes many young men out of society but it is believed to make them into better people all round.

No form of national service over here since that's a statist action, but there's a lot of voluntary private security companies that sell protection subscriptions.

Is there compulsory military service (hereinafter known as National Service) in YN? Yes
If not, disregard the below.
Do both men and women have to do National Service? Yes
When are people drafted in for National Service? When their service is required
Do all people have to do National Service? No
For how long must someone do National Service? Depends on the conscription laws at the time, for most, It's 6 months to 2 years.
Can those conscripted become officers? Yes, through battlefield merit.
Give the timeline of a random person's National Service experience: 6 Months training, 18 months reserve/deployment.
What is the impact of National Service on society? There isn't much of an impact as not many people have been conscripted.

Is there compulsory military service (hereinafter known as National Service) in YN? Yes
If not, disregard the below.
Do both men and women have to do National Service? Yes
When are people drafted in for National Service? At all times. Every able-bodied citizen of the DDR is to serve in one way or form in the military
Do all people have to do National Service? Yes
For how long must someone do National Service? Until they come of the age of 55
Can those conscripted become officers? Yes
Give the timeline of a random person's National Service experience: Most likely if all orders are followed they will have a long happy life with a chance at retirement if they don't attract the attention of the ministry of state security
What is the impact of National Service on society? Unquestioning obedience to the government, fear of the ministry of state security, and the potential of becoming a national hero

Is there compulsory military service (hereinafter known as National Service) in YN? Yes
If not, disregard the below.
Do both men and women have to do National Service? No, only men
When are people draughted in for National Service? Men aged 18-20
Do all people have to do National Service? All male Citizens, Permanent Residents, Long-Term Visa holders under the age of 25
For how long must someone do National Service? 1 and a half years to 2 years
Can those conscripted become officers? Yes
Give the timeline of a random person's National Service experience: 1st 6 months: Basic Military Training
The rest: Military Vocation Training
What is the impact of National Service on society? It provides people with adequate self defence skills, teaches them to be independent and fosters loyalty to the nation

Is there compulsory military service (hereinafter known as National Service) in YN?
Yes, military service in Nakad is compulsory since it first become a united country.
Do both men and women have to do National Service?
Yes, both men and women.
When are people draughted in for National Service?
Usually around eighteen after graduating high school.
Do all people have to do National Service?
The only exceptions are for people with severe mental or physical disabilities or legitimate religious reasons.
For how long must someone do National Service?
Service is required for one and a half years. After that citizens are free to leave the military, but may be called back into service during a time of war if needed.
Can those conscripted become officers?
Only those who chose to remain in active service full time will have opportunities to advance to officer positions.
Give the timeline of a random person's National Service experience:
Basic training is usually about eighty days. The course is physically challenging and mentally demanding and is designed to allow the vast majority of recruits that commence training to progress through an ever increasing level of physical and mental challenges. After that recruits are assigned to a base and either take on vocational training or full time military service depending on their choice. If in a time of war, recruits will be deployed to a platoon under the care of experienced officers.
What is the impact of National Service on society?
Compulsory service has long been ingrained into the minds of Nakadians that it is mostly accepted. There have been some criticisers in more recent times, but the reality is that Nakad is a small island nation and the people understand that they will need to be ready in case of attack.

Is there compulsory military service (hereinafter known as National Service) in YN? No
If not, disregard the below.
Do both men and women have to do National Service?
When are people draughted in for National Service?
Do all people have to do National Service?
For how long must someone do National Service?
Can those conscripted become officers?
Give the timeline of a random person's National Service experience:
What is the impact of National Service on society?

Is there compulsory military service (hereinafter known as National Service) in YN? No. Military service is optional for foreigners who over-stay in the PUS. It is an alternative of the fine and entry ban. Foreigners can select military service only once. If they over-stay again, they will be banned from entering the nation.
If not, disregard the below.
Do both men and women have to do National Service? No, it is optional.
Do all people have to do National Service? No, there are 3 options:

• Fine and 5-10 year/permanent entry ban
• 1 year of military service
• 2 years of civilian service

Military or civilian service is required if an over-stayed foreigner wants to become a citizen.
For how long must someone do National Service? 1 year (military) or 2 years (civilian).
Can those conscripted become officers? No.
Give the timeline of a random person's National Service experience: If a foreigner is caught staying for more than 30 days at once (or 90 days in a year), he/she is sent to an immigration detention center to wait for the next bus, train or airship to the military school. After training, the new foreign soldiers serve for at least 1 year to supplement professional soldiers. When a foreigner completes his/her military service, the entry ban for over-staying is canceled. But you can only do this once.
What is the impact of National Service on society? It reduces illegal immigration and over-staying foreigners.

Is there compulsory military service (hereinafter known as National Service) in YN? Yes
Do both men and women have to do National Service? Yes
When are people draughted in for National Service? At age 18 or after college
Do all people have to do National Service? Yes (except people with disabilities)
For how long must someone do National Service? 2 years
Can those conscripted become officers? Yes, if they pass the officer's training program
Give the timeline of a random person's National Service experience:
-Is conscripted after 4th year of High School
-Is assigned a division
-is given the 3 month training
-is given tasks based on if the nation is at war or at war preparation stage. If it is, they go directly into military service. If not, conscripts can be assigned to working on state projects such as infrastructure development or agriculture for 2 years.
-completes conscription
What is the impact of National Service on society? National service is seen as a rite of passage. To serve the People's Republic shows the person's determination for the Pantopian Arkitist ideology and their love of country.

Is there compulsory military service (hereinafter known as National Service) in YN?Yes
If not, disregard the below.
Do both men and women have to do National Service?Yes but women are drafted in much lower numbers.
When are people drafted in for National Service?At the age of 20 if said person has not found a job or been accepted into a university.
Do all people have to do National Service?There are exemptions for the mental/physically disabled. Certain religons that don't allow violence. and Ethnic minorities that number less than 500,000.
For how long must someone do National Service?3 years
Can those conscripted become officers?If they sign up to stay in the service past their 3 years.
Give the timeline of a random person's National Service experience:
-Get's conscripted around 19 or 20
-Get's assigned to a Regiment raised from his Prefect
-3 months of training(1 in times of war)
-They are posted to a garrison either in one of our colonies or remain near his home prefect.
-They spend 3 years doing drills, participating in military parades for local communities and keeping order.
What is the impact of National Service on society?It is seen as an honor to serve in the Empires military and veterans are given the utmost respect by the civilian population.

Is there compulsory military service (hereinafter known as National Service) in YN? No.

Is there compulsory military service (hereinafter known as National Service) in YN?
No. There is also no standing army in Freeland. Instead, national defence is organised into borough militias often nicknamed 'minutemen' because they can supposedly be readied with a minute's notice.

The founders of Freeland were wary of a standing army becoming a tool of oppression by a government and so chose instead to have wholly voluntarily militias. This effectively makes the entire adult population into military reserves.

Is there compulsory military service (hereinafter known as National Service) in YN? No

Is there compulsory military service (hereinafter known as National Service) in YN? Yes.
If not, disregard the below.
Do both men and women have to do National Service? Yes.
When are people draughted in for National Service? 18.
Do all people have to do National Service? Yes.
For how long must someone do National Service? 2 years.
Can those conscripted become officers? Yes.
Give the timeline of a random person's National Service experience: first six months - intensive training programme. next six months - series of exams, less intensive physical training to keep up strength and stamina on the side. next six months - optional courses e.g. in jiu jitsu, taekwondo, etc. final six months - active dury, i.e. border patrol
What is the impact of National Service on society? provides solidarity, encourages self-worth amongst the young, creates a sense of common identity and a sense of safety and security from our enemies.

Is there compulsory military service (hereinafter known as National Service) in YN? Yes.
If not, disregard the below.
Do both men and women have to do National Service? Currently it is only males who need to perform national service, but females may be called upon by an amendment to existing statutes.
When are people draughted in for National Service? Age 18 or the end of their deferral.
Do all people have to do National Service? In principle, it is negative service, meaning that all are required to perform it unless exempt.
For how long must someone do National Service? 2 years to 3 years.
Can those conscripted become officers? No, unless they have the necessary qualifications.
Give the timeline of a random person's National Service experience:
The spring after reaching age 16 -- notification of service
The spring after reaching age 18 -- drafted and checked for fitness; submissions of branch and place of service.
The spring after reaching age 20 -- placed on military reserve
The spring after reaching age 45 -- discharged
What is the impact of National Service on society? National service is regarded as something of a chore for most, and the state does exempt individuals from it for a variety of reasons; however, successful completion of national service is deemed a feather in one's cap when it comes to employment and reserve status does entitle one to certain minor benefits. A person with a disability or some form of unfitness for normal military service may be diverted to an alternate form of service. Those totally unable to serve are exempted; causes include severe disabilities or stringent family circumstances. Those pursuing higher education after age 18 have their service commencement deferred. Successful completion of a bachelor's degree entitles one to a 1/2 remission of national service; a master's degree, to a 2/3 remission of service. A doctorate stands in the stead of a whole term of national service, as one's research work is deemed sufficient service to the nation; in this case, persons with doctorates are permitted to enjoy all the benefits of a reservist as though they had actually undergone the term of service.

Generally speaking, draftees are not typically deployed to combat positions; these are mostly reserved for professional soldiers. Around 2% of all service personnel apply to become professional soldiers after their terms of service. After being initially drafted, the draftee is allowed to choose his branch and location of service; if he has any qualifications, those are also taken into account. The draftee is allowed to present as many choices as he may please, since his first choice may not be granted to him. As of 2015, the most desirable position is a cashier in the Unified Logistics Service, since it's a position of trust and (covertly) authority. The cashier is responsible for handing out the salaries of service personnel.

Is there compulsory military service (hereinafter known as National Service) in YN?Yes
If not, disregard the below.
Do both men and women have to do National Service?No, men only
When are people draughted in for National Service?Age 18 or when they finish education, whichever comes first
Do all people have to do National Service?No, only able-bodied men
For how long must someone do National Service?1 year
Can those conscripted become officers?Yes if they choose to join full time after NS.
Give the timeline of a random person's National Service experience:They do a basic conscript training course, which lasts 2-3 weeks. Then they spend most time away from base working or studying. They have to attend various training weeks and exercises throughout the year.
What is the impact of National Service on society? some support it, some oppose it, others say it needs to be reformed.

Is there compulsory military service (hereinafter known as National Service) in YN?
Yes, in a way. While true military service is a pre-requisite for full citizenship with political rights, it is also strictly voluntary. Every citizen is, however, required to register with the Auxilia, the Imperium's paramilitary reserve and civil defense force, and attend periodic training sessions.
Do both men and women have to do National Service? Every Sidh is required to serve in the Auxilia, so yes, that means both men and women.
When are people draughted in for National Service? Usually shortly after they are activated and socialized. Their joining the Auxilia typically takes place around the same time as their first job assignment.
Do all people have to do National Service? Yes. Every single Sidh is liable to conscription in times of war, either as a soldier or a worker in a strategic industry.
For how long must someone do National Service? Service in the Auxilia is lifelong and periodic, meaning that citizens will have to attend classes and military exercises on a regular basis, usually around a month every year spread out evenly through the year. Military veterans are not exempt from this, also returning to Auxilia ranks and attending periodic exercises to retain their skills, many in the capacity of instructors and officers. Voluntary service in the regular army or navy is at least 3 years long to make one eligible for full citizenship, but can be extended indefinitely in times of need.
Can those conscripted become officers? Yes, those Auxiliamen who show promise as officers are offered a place in a reserve officer training program.
Give the timeline of a random person's National Service experience: Initially, an Auxilia recruit will be put through a month of basic training, at the end of which he will take the oath to defend the Imperium and be assigned to his permanent unit. Afterwards his service will go on along with his civilian job. On weekdays, the recruit will do what he normally does for a living, changing in uniform on every other weekend and attending various exercises to retain his skills.
What is the impact of National Service on society? The result is that every single member of Sidh society has at least basic military skills, granting the Imperium virtually unlimited manpower reserves in times of war, and ensuring that those who opt for a professional military career can immediately move on to more advanced training, saving time and cost of training new recruits. Since the focus of Auxilia training is civil defense, it also ensures every Sidh knows what to do in times of war or emergency, making mass panic an unlikely thing to occur.

Is there compulsory military service (hereinafter known as National Service) in YN?

No, both Starfleet and the Colonial Peacekeepers are purely voluntary organisations. The former tends to be the more popular, but therefore more competitive, of the two branches due to its additional scientific mandate, a mandate which the Colonial Peacekeepers is lacking. In the event of a war where the survival of the Federation was at stake, however, there is a clause in the constitution that allows for a national draft to be instituted - this has never been invoked.

Is there compulsory military service (hereinafter known as National Service) in YN?
Yes.

Do both men and women have to do National Service?
No, only men are required to undergo compulsory military service.

When are people draughted in for National Service?
Men are drafted between the ages of 18 and 21 for compulsory military service and depends on who is called up at any given time.

Do all people have to do National Service?
All men between the ages of 18 and 21 are legally obliged to complete their military service.

For how long must someone do National Service?
Military service lasts for 12 months. Conscripts are then kept on a register for the reserve forces for the next five years, although they will only be drafted in times of war.

Can those conscripted become officers?
It's possible if the conscript meets the minimum educational requirements for attending an officer's academy.

What is the impact of National Service on society?
Quite a few people see it as a special occasion when their son or sons graduate from military training but mostly it is something to endure between high school and university.

Is there compulsory military service (hereinafter known as National Service) in YN?

We have never had compulsory military service in our nations history

Is there compulsory military service (hereinafter known as National Service) in YN? No
If not, disregard the below.
Do both men and women have to do National Service?
When are people draughted in for National Service?
Do all people have to do National Service?
For how long must someone do National Service?
Can those conscripted become officers?
Give the timeline of a random person's National Service experience:
What is the impact of National Service on society?

Is there compulsory military service (hereinafter known as National Service) in YN? No
If not, disregard the below.
Do both men and women have to do National Service?
When are people draughted in for National Service?
Do all people have to do National Service?
For how long must someone do National Service?
Can those conscripted become officers?
Give the timeline of a random person's National Service experience:
What is the impact of National Service on society?

Is there compulsory military service (hereinafter known as National Service) in YN? Yes, although it is somewhat limited.

Do both men and women have to do National Service? Mares and stallions are both eligible for the draft.
When are people draughted in for National Service? After secondary school. In order to receive their diploma, they must present themselves to the local police station and register for service at a nearby barracks. Upon completing their service, they are given the diploma. Depending on the start date, the age is usually from 16-19 years of age, and drafting those 15 and under is illegal.
Do all people have to do National Service? No. Zebras are fully exempt, as are various smaller minorities. The Changelings are expected to provide a steady stream of secret agents for the intelligence services in lieu of the military draft. The Griffons provide one mountaineer brigade, while the Unicorns provide two companies of engineers. Earth Ponies are subject to much more lenient restrictions, and only about a fifth are ever called up for service. Pegasus ponies are all immediately drafted into the armed forces, and form the backbone of the military establishment. Conscientious objection for religious or moral reasons can get one deferred from going into combat roles. Not meeting the physical standards is grounds for a deferment as an "honorary member" of the Gendarmerie (basically a voluntary Neighborhood Watch).
For how long must someone do National Service? Depends on the race. Griffons serve 5 years and Unicorns 6, as they are relatively sparse and need to fulfill large quotas relative to the population. Earth Ponies serve 12 months. Pegasus have the longest service requirement, a total of 9 years before they are formally released. Changeling agents are required to do a minimum of 2 years' training in intelligence.
Can those conscripted become officers? Mostly not. NCO positions are generally available to all conscript ranks, although accepting a promotion to NCO makes your chances of leaving the service fall drastically. Griffon and Unicorn serviceponies are fully expected to become officers, and are indeed the main officer class. As pegasi are the backbone of the nation's defense, they are likewise permitted to hold commissioned officer positions as conscripts.
Give the timeline of a random person's National Service experience:
June 1st, 2003- Prancing Light, Earth Pony, Age 17, Female, graduates from Secondary School.
June 6th, 2003- Citizen Light goes to the local Gendarmerie station and registers for the draft, including a physical and mental examination.
June 15th, 2003- Citizen Light receives a notice of draft, and is ordered to report to Ferdisville Barracks VII.
July 1st, 2003- Private Light, taking the train, reports to Barracks VII. She is given her rank, uniform, rifle, and kit.
July 8th, 2003- Private Light begins basic training.
November 1st, 2003- Private Light completes basic training with no citations against her record.
November 2nd, 2003- Private Light is given one week of leave following the successful completion of basic training.
November 9th, 2003- Private Light returns following her week of leave.
January 8th, 2004- Private Light is deployed to a local Gendarmerie station to serve police duty.
May 29th, 2004- Private Light is called back to Barracks VII.
June 1st, 2004- Citizen-Private Light is released from military service. She consigns her rifle and kit and turns in her field uniform, but keeps her rank insignia and dress uniform.
What is the impact of National Service on society? The draft period defines pegasi life, and is considered analogous to adolescence. Griffon and unicorn societies have also become significantly more militaristic, as often 1 in every 20 ponies are under arms. The draft has less of an effect on the earth ponies. It tends to delay college education greatly, so some don't receive bachelors degrees until they are into their 30s. In addition, the compulsory draft has made foreign military fiction unpopular, particular overdramatized, pro-war material. Despite opposition, it has been kept in place since the nation's independence in 2000, and is considered "the best tool for the enforcement of the national conscience".