The initiative aims to enhance military readiness among youth and encompasses both theoretical and practical training.
Key changes for students:
Theoretical training: conducted at universities, covering 90 hours.
Practical training: conducted at military units, covering 210 hours.
Mandatory for men: if deemed fit for service, they must complete both courses.
Voluntary for women: they can register for military service.
Exemption from military service: upon completion, students will take an oath and receive a military specialty that exempts them from future basic military service.
Employment requirement: completion will be mandatory for those seeking jobs in public service, local government, and the prosecutor's office.
What happens if a student refuses?
The Ministry of Defense has stated that failure to complete practical training may result in expulsion, although current legislation has not yet formalized this rule.
Master's and doctoral students under 25 will also be required to undergo basic military training (BMT), but the exact process remains unclear.
Mobilization likelihood: men aged 18–25 who have not completed BMT and do not have grounds for deferral may face mobilization into the army.
It is important to note that full-time and two-year program students who continue their education will retain the right to deferment for the entire duration of their studies.
As the implementation details are still being finalized, students are advised to keep an eye on official announcements for further clarifications.
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