Here we will look at which countries have compulsory military training in the face of massive protests and violence against the Agnibad project, which joins India after 4 years of military service.
1. Russia
Russia still adheres to the compulsory military exercises that have been in place since the formation of the United Soviet Union (about 90 years ago). In Russia, men between the ages of 18 and 27 are required to undergo 12 months of military training. Only a few ethnic groups with policies contrary to military practice are exempt.
Failure to attend compulsory military training carries heavy fines and imprisonment. There have long been complaints that those who join such compulsory military training in Russia are subjected to torture by permanent military personnel there. However, it is noteworthy that the Russian government has not taken any action in this regard.
2, 3. North and South Korea
Tensions between North and South Korea have been high for more than 70 years. Occasionally there are clashes between the two armies along the border. Thus the two countries have been intensely focused for the past half century on increasing their military strength. Accordingly, a compulsory military training program has long been in place in North Korea. Boys and girls between the ages of 17 and 18 who complete their schooling there must join the army for training. There was an option for women to join compulsory military training. However, after 2015, compulsory military training has been provided to women as well.
In the case of South Korea, all men over the age of 18 are required to undergo compulsory military training. Those who do not wish to join the army can train with the police, fire brigade and coast guard. Those who excel in sports and win gold at the Asian Games are exempt from compulsory military training.
4. Israel
Compulsory military training has been in place in war-torn Israel since 1949. Both men and women over the age of 18 must join the army for training. Men should train in the army for two and a half years and women for two years. Only Arab Israelis, women engaged in religious rites, and the weak are exempt from compulsory military training.
5. Brazil
Compulsory military training is provided to all men over the age of 18 in Brazil. They will be trained for at least a year. Candidates can serve in the Army for 8 years.
Those who refuse to join compulsory military training cannot apply for government jobs. Can’t vote in the election. Can’t run in the election.
6. Iran
In Iran, all men over the age of 18 must join the army for training. Training will be provided for 18 to 24 months. Many concessions will be denied to those who do not join the compulsory military training. For example, they cannot go abroad. Cannot join government services. Voting will be canceled.
7. Turkey Compulsory military training is provided for men between the ages of 20 and 41 in the country. The military exercise, which was originally for one year, has been reduced to six months from 2019. Those pursuing higher education or vocational training may later join military training. There is no exception to the rule of compulsory military training except for those abroad.
Similarly, compulsory military training is in force in 8. Cuba 9. Switzerland 10. Eritrea 11. Sweden.