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    1. Connor49999 on

      Choice and mandatory… sounds mutually exclusive. A lot of these terms could do with defining on the map. Not sure what infrequent means here.

    2. Guilty-Literature312 on

      I assume „De jure“ means that mandatory military service exists in the law, but no one actually has to serve at present.

      This is precisely what is the case in the Netherlands. So the indication „no“ is wrong.

    3. It’s actually de jure in Germany as well. Mandatory military service wasn’t abolished, just suspended. It’s still in the constitution.

    4. It’s not really a choice in Switzerland. You do military service or Zivildienst, and your Zivildienst is 1.5x the length of standard military service, unlike in Austria. Both Switzerland and Austria should be blue.

    5. Why is Singapore not colored in, we do have mandatory national service for all males. (Military, Police or Civil Defence)

    6. AtlanticPortal on

      Italy is wrong. It would’ve de jure. You’re automatically signed up by the municipality (which administers the list of residents for the interior ministry) and in case the draft is resumed (it’s suspended) then they already have the lists.

    7. Badly researched. Germany has mandatory service, but actual drafting has been suspended for over a decade, which would qualify as „de jure“.

    8. I think that in all the former Warsaw Pact that are now in NATO have the same „de jure“ service like in USA.

    9. This maps should specifiy is it mandatory for everyone or only men. Because in most cases its second.

    10. stabs_rittmeister on

      What does „infrequent“ mean? is „De jure“ same as „mandatory service exists, but is suspended“? In that case Germany should be purple.

    11. Rookie-Crookie on

      If it’s by choice it can’t be mandatory or am I missing here something?

    12. Not exactly accurate for Thailand – you need to register and draw a card. Most men do not need to do military service.

    13. neveronitever on

      New Zealand’s been hit by some big surf lately. Moved it 4000km west.

    14. RandomRavenboi on

      What’s the difference between No and by Choice? Isn’t that how it works in all countries that don’t have mandatory service?

    15. dexbydesign89 on

      It’s technically mandatory in Australia as well under section 59 of the Defence Act 1903. Albeit in very specific conditions, but section 59 specifically creates a power to call up people:

      > 59 Persons liable to serve in Defence Force in time of war

      >All persons (except those who are exempt from service under this Part or to whom this Part does not apply) who: (a) have resided in Australia for not less than 6 months; and (c) have attained the age of 18 years but have not attained the age of 60 years; are liable, when called upon under section 60, to serve in the Defence Force.

      The order to conscript persons into the military has to be issued by the Governor-General, and there must be a declared war. The order doesn’t take effect until it is approved by both Houses of Parliament within 90 days. But it remains a theoretical possibility.

    16. MiguelIstNeugierig on

      In Portugal, all men and women must sign up to the reserves when they reach 18 at a special presentation of the armed forces that happens in select military bases depending on where you live

    17. In Brazil if you are from rural areas or small towns you are pretty much automatically exempted

    18. Sweden is basically a mandatory questionnaire and then the military evaluates if you are fit enough for service.

    19. What’s the difference between „de jure“ and „yes“?

      „Yes“ would mean that there is mandatory military service without legal basis.

    20. AbideTheCold on

      Incorrect for India. The Indian constitution (Article 23) provides the State with the power to impose compulsory service for public purposes which is interpreted to include Military service as well. It has never been used though, so India should be “de jure” as well.

    21. While here in México it is technically mandatory, barely anyone does it. It used to be needed to be elegible for most jobs but its just not anymore

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