President of the Officers' Association for Women's Conscription

One could "think very innovatively and not restrict compulsory military service to male citizens. So, introduce compulsory military service for women," stated Officers' Society President Cibulka. Defense Minister Klaudia Tanner (ÖVP) recently rejected this proposal, citing the lack of gender equality. Currently, women have the option to perform voluntary basic military service.

Six months of basic military service without exercises is too little for the President of the Officers' Society

Six months of basic military service without exercises is also too little for the President of the Officers' Society. The expert commission could therefore consider an "Austria Year" for all citizens. "The military service would then, for example, be divided into eight months of basic military service and four months of exercises. Four months of exercises would mean: 120 days. If you practice ten days each year, then you have completed it in twelve years, so normally by the age of 30," said Cibulka. He also suggests capping the number of basic military servicemen according to military needs. "This pool of military necessities is initially filled with volunteers and in a second step with the most suitable non-volunteers." Those who do not perform military service must do civilian service.

(APA/Red)

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