9 Countries with mandatory military training for its citizens

Angola | Angola also has laid down the norms for its citizen to undergo military training for 24 months between the age of 18-45 years and through this service, only Angola fulfilled the majority of its force needs.

Switzerland | Heaven on earth, Switzerland also mandates military training for men between 18-30 years for 18 weeks and can be called for at most 6 times in the next 10 years to pay 19 days of service each.

Colombia | The South American state of Colombia expects its men to serve in the military for 18 months between 18-24 years of age. It was only in October 2022 the mandatory norms were taken down.

Finland | Finland mandates military service for men above 18 for a period of 6-12 months or border duty after which they are posted in reserve till the age of 60 years.

Singapore | Every male citizen in Singapore needs to undergo mandatory national service for 24 months after turning 18, this can include the armed forces, civil defence, or police force.

Vietnam | Vietnam has stricter norms were men aged 18-25 years have to serve in the military for 24-36 months, where the defaulters in the case will be dealt with seriously.

Israel | Israeli citizens need to serve for a duration of 24-36 months in the state’s military service while the norms relatively stand at ease for women than men.

North Korea | North Korea, better described as an “open-air prison” mandates compulsory military training for its people where men have to go 11 years while women need to serve 7 years starting aged 17.

9 Countries with mandatory military training for its citizens | 9 Countries with mandatory military training for its citizens