I go to the army. Darn it to the heck!!!

[Grojlach]

Greece has it as well, IIRC.

[Dundee Slaytern]

Let's see, Israel has it for 3 years. Over here, the base is 2 years + 6 months if you hold a higher education level (guess which one I fall in? Happy, happy [img]tongue.gif[/img] ).

Malaysia has it for 3 months (what do they hope to achieve in that short period of time?!?!), Finland has it for 6 months (much more realistic, though... peanuts compared to the others)

Sweden's hardly seems that bad... since they take only the willing. [img]tongue.gif[/img] I mean... the unwilling would hardly be motivated now would they?

Any idea on how long for Taiwan, South Korea and Greece?

[Grojlach]

The Greek person who told me they had obligatory army enlistment was talking about either a year in the army, 14 months in the navy or 16 months in the airforce - and apparently they don't have a choice in which one of these three they will end up.
Of course, I only have that Greek friend of mine as a source, so it could be wrong.

[Kakero]

Originally posted by Dundee Slaytern: Malaysia has it for 3 months (what do they hope to achieve in that short period of time?!?!)

The Malaysian Government wanted to make it 6 months but due to budget problem they shorten it to 3 months.

Go kick some Hamas ass!

[Spelca]

Originally posted by Stratos: Sweden has as well, but only about 40% ever get their military training. They only pick the best and best motivated.

But it's not like you can choose, right? I mean, you go through medical examinations, and unless you are really really sickened by the idea of being a soldier, you will have to go... And they can also put you in one of those civilian trainings... Or at least that's what my Swedish boyfriend told me.

PS: In Slovenia they just decided to end the compulsory enlistment. YAY!!! Now when will other bigger European countries (who have bigger professional armies) follow?

[Spelca]

Originally posted by Black Baron: I go to the army. Darn it to the heck!!! you will see me here one week in a month, in a best case. but i will spam here, so you will not be rid of me. And after 3 years i will be back. AGAIN!! So lets opress the enemies of israel further... the hell with it! :devil :crazy

Good luck! And take care of yourself... *hug*

[Skunk]

Originally posted by Black Baron: I go to the army. Darn it to the heck!!! you will see me here one week in a month, in a best case. but i will spam here, so you will not be rid of me. And after 3 years i will be back. AGAIN!! So lets opress the enemies of israel further... the hell with it! :devil :crazy

I'm really sorry to hear that - and I do mean it.

Just remember that:
walls are like women - hug them constantly and keep watching the ones that you are not with. [img]graemlins/blueblink.gif[/img]
All streets have cover - make sure you know where it is before you enter it.
Just because someone smiles at you it doesn't mean they like you (*never* forget this!)

Beyond that, your trainer's and platoon comander will know everything there is about coming home alive and well - so *really* pay attention to what they have to say.

I wish you good luck and very much hope that you get some quiet backwater posting where the only action you see is the feminine kind...

[Dragonshadow]

Good luck pal.

[Seraph]

Malaysia has it for 3 months (what do they hope to achieve in that short period of time?!?!)

They hope that if there is a major war there will be a pool of recruits that they won't have to waste three months teaching things like which end of the gun the bullets comes out of.