[Felix The Assassin]

Check your research there Ross. I left Europe not long ago, and recall German parliament dropping the draft run to 9 months. That allows enough time to train and equip the draftee, place him in a Kaserne, then return him to civilian life without a loss of skill impact. All the while keeping both lefties and righties feeling happy.

But to your post. The Swiss and Israeli system are good to an extent. However, my nephew was pulled from university studies to go back into uniform from last year Spring to this year Fall. I really don't see how his serving has done anything for the re-call or the 'strip'.

In our system, we are starting to recall IRR(Inactive Ready Reserve) guys back to active service. These are guys who have served and got out with time left on their 8 year contract. But not yet a draft as the Vietnam era saw.

It would do a lot to improve the "Fat, dumb and happy' society that my daughter is growing up in. It would make resposibility for one's actions have real meaning, along with building a sense of compatability and team work. However, as a 20+ year man, my view may be slightly tilted.