Military Service is currently not required in the U.K.
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@9L2X73L11mos11MO
18-25 would be more appropriate, only for repeat offenders and it should be a shorter period of time e.g. six-eight weeks
@9CPQT8Y2yrs2Y
Yes, but include other emergency and public services for those not wishing the military.
Thats actually something I haven't thought about before, why is it that people discuss compulsory military service and not any other jobs that protect and serve the country? I don't agree with compulsory military service because I wouldn't want to fight and die for a government that doesn't represent me, but I would absolutely work for the NHS if given proper training.
offer service, or military or social, caring at a good rate of remuneration to encourage civil and civic pride and commitment
@9NXHMFT8mos8MO
There should be more encouragement and opportunity for skills development/education and work experience for all 18yr olds with more support and resources provided to enable this. Taking part should be compulsory but the right to choose what.
@56XXGD74yrs4Y
@58M8D8V4yrs4Y
Too dangerous to allow Muslims to do military ervice
@B2QWQBN3 days3D
I think rather than forcing people to join the army, they should incentivise it more because forcing someone to do something they don’t wanna do can be way more of a liability they they are better off encouraging people and have legit reasons recruiting is important and the recruiting numbers are unfortunately down however forcing 18-year-olds do one year is not a way to go and can be more of a problem specially for security
@B2NHBD65 days5D
No but young offenders, homeless individuals and the unemployed should be encouraged, make the army cool again
No use of the military. It is an imperialist feature and young people are manipulated into thinking the military is a badge of honour to join when it only brings horrors to everyone and stirs up more corruption
@B22684Z2mos2MO
Yes, however, military service should be the only national service that should be paid. Military shouldn't be compulsory but citizens should have the option to help in more community based projects and cleanups
@9ZGMHNYLiberal Democrat3mos3MO
No, because our armed forces could support the huge amount of people who would join, training then takes months which is waste of resources for a years contract and finally soldiers who lack a want to serve their country won't be good at it.
@9YN6HZP3mos3MO
For those that are not seeking employment, and should be given a choice of military training or education and skill development.
@9WQKFWK3mos3MO
I believe Military Service should be one factor in which individuals should be granted the privilege to vote, so I believe 18 Year Old Citizens should attend at least 1 year minimum service in the military.
@9VM3W6M4mos4MO
Yes, for those who do not pursue education or employment and with less focus on military training and more on life skills and after 1 year it becomes more military type training
@9V2XP9Q4mos4MO
Yes, they should serve a term for those who do not have a further education or career path and also for criminals who are willing to correct their ways
@9QLJVR3Liberal Democrat7mos7MO
If they havent got a career or education plan in place, National service (not necessarily military) should be served before anyone is eligible for any benefits.
@9QL83237mos7MO
Rather than military service I think 18 year old citizens who do not pursue employment or further education should do mandatory NHS service - work fir the NHS in a band 2 role such as a cleaner, support worker, house keeper etc.
@9QK4DMV7mos7MO
Yes but only for those who do not pursue further education and employment and should focus more on education and skills development
@9QJWJ697mos7MO
No, but they should provide at least 3000 hours, non-military, community service in a branch of their own choosing, e.g. volunteering in Health care, litter picking (and other environmental assistance) or volunteering on something else non-military. They should be able to choose to serve this part-time over more years if they prefer, it doesn't have to be done full-time in one year, but has to be served by their 21st birthday otherwise they have to serve the remaining hours full-time from their 21st birthday onward.
Should be community (volunteering within public services, charities, community projects etc) or military service so can choose.
@9Q8NJJT7mos7MO
All Individuals should be enrolled in community service programs from high school. They should also be in A compulsory sporting or extra curricular activity to help train their minds, keep them healthy and off the streets.
Each activity they do, they should receive credit they can cash in later on for higher education orc training, this way they're encouraged to do more extracurricular activities.
@9Q77S2G7mos7MO
No, but it should be encouraged, but not required, and let it remain a choice for 18 year olds. But it would be important to let them have a "taster/introduction day" to see what it would be like in the military, it should be encouraged and be introduced in secondary schools to promote national security and let us have the option to help defend the country.
@9Q6R8ZZ7mos7MO
Yes, for all men once 18 though weekends only like reserves so people can continue persuing their degrees.
@9Q6HFGT7mos7MO
No. There should be a choice of further education, employment, community service for a year or military service. No-one should ever be forced into the military.
@9Q6BSYR7mos7MO
Yes, not necessarily martial in its focus, but focussing on fitness, resilience, mental strength. Ideally training people for an active, healthy life removing a burden on the NHS further down the line.
@9Q264S3 7mos7MO
The idea of national service is, in and of itself, a good one but service doesn't need to be military necessarily. I would favour a broader societal service which could include time in the military.
@9PXSVDS7mos7MO
Joining the part time reserves should be a condition of studying for a degree. Plus an additional two years (for a total of five) as a non active reservist liable to recall.
@9PVSY8RWorkers of Britain7mos7MO
Yes and if they don’t want to they have to volunteer for 3 days evrymonth of community service for 18 months
@9PT47P57mos7MO
No, national service should be reintroduced, but not limited to military service, it should also include options for public sector and civil service roles.
No, but with an option to partake in a year-long course less focused on military training and more focused on education and skill development. Perhaps this could be something offered at schools either taking the slot of a lesson or as an after school activity
@9R4RSQT7mos7MO
No, serving should be an option, but there should be some focus on education and skill development, not just the training, however for three years if they choose to serve, and they should serve in the medical core and then when they are 21 then they can choose whether they want to go into full-time military service
@9Q3LHQK7mos7MO
Yes, at least one year but only for men, if they have a criminal record at any age under 40, they should be required to do at least one year as well.
No, it should be a choice but could be focus on skill development (or could count towards training in some other forces type role with basic training) so it’s a learning experience that benefits both parties to encourage participation.
@9P75D7RLiberal Democrat8mos8MO
All young people should be required to undertake some level of public service that is of public use not necessarily military service
@9P6LYBDConservative8mos8MO
Yes, people born now (2024) should do 4 years of military service, from the age of 16, this would include university-style education as well as PT and all the regular military training. fighting age would remain the same at 18 and at 20 they are given the option to remain in the forces, continue their education (no fees) or start an apprenticeship.
@9NWVWCD8mos8MO
Should only be open to British born children, as it would increase chances of terrorist infiltrating the ranks
@9NS7VWY8mos8MO
Rather than force people to sign up for 4 years minimum, 18-24 year olds should be given the option to perform 1 year in the armed services as a form of national service. Rather than forcing them to do so.
@9NRBFWHLiberal Democrat8mos8MO
Not enforced but offered as an option to all with extra encouragement to people who have started to build a criminal record or who have not gone into employment or further education.
@9NQSW9L8mos8MO
Only for those not in education or employment and are physically fit unless they can be utilised in local offices if they're fit enough to do office work. (I'm a wheelchair user and was at college/university from leaving school and have been in f/t work since I was 20, I have just cut my hours due to my disability deteriorating)
No, young people have already sacrificed a lot previously by giving up their childhoods during COVID to protect the older generations
@9NJXNNK8mos8MO
Yes, but it should be an option within a broader National Service including emergency services, waste processing and farming.
@9NJVBP28mos8MO
Service should be a choice, not an obligation, and think about the feelings of regular service people - why should they get stuck with everyone else's spoiled children?
Yes, if they are suitable for service, if not defer it if possible; also, focus more on education and skill development for that young age group.
@9NFMDQV8mos8MO
Possibly, but depends very much on the terms and conditions of such service. Are they for 'home use' only, would they be deployed outside of UK?
@9N882Y68mos8MO
Yes, but for those who are not seeking further education or employment but focus less on military and more on education and skill development
@9N7QHC9Animal Welfare8mos8MO
No, 18yo’s are not the same anymore. They’re too sensitive, too coddled, too comfortable. They wouldn’t cope. We would lose them as quickly as they went in. Maybe if they had a decent of training and desensitisation first
@9MV7WWN9mos9MO
Yes, but there should be an option to do civic service instead i.e work in a hospital or old people’s home.
@9MRML969mos9MO
yes, lack of respect and discipline in society needs addressing. This would be a blunt tool though, the issue goes so much deeper and starts at very early childhood
@9PN6X8P8mos8MO
No, but youth offenders or those that don't seek higher education or employment should be required to do so.
@9PN6W4QLiberal Democrat8mos8MO
Only if you change the education system. What happens to University if everyone spends a year in military service?
@9PHD6998mos8MO
Paid employment within a field of interest that contributes to the economy should be highly encouraged as an alternative or prelude to university.
@9PFLDLG8mos8MO
No, but we should require 18 year olds to volunteer in a public service sector (police, fire, ambulance) or charity sector.
@9PF4LPP8mos8MO
National service is a good idea, but volunteering locally should have equal value. Military is not appropriate for everyone
@9P265L3Libertarian8mos8MO
Yes, but teach the youth trades to build properties that will be specifically available for them and other young people/first time buyers.
@9NWVV748mos8MO
No service should be a choice rather than an obligation, but it could be incentivised during and post service, and open to more people to provide opportunities and a vocational step-ladder
@9NPBCLV8mos8MO
Yes but only basic training to provide the population the ability to rise up in the event of invasion.
@9NNK5MP8mos8MO
Yes, but only if the question was expanded to include options such as community service e.g. with the fire brigade etc
@9NGWVBWIndependent8mos8MO
Offer alternative eg education online, vocational college , counselling services , trauma informed educational settings to help regulate and grow in confidence- something ti help all -
@9NC3Z7XConservative8mos8MO
Yes, I do believe that we should do this as we are at such disadvantage to other countries as basic training is roughly 6-8 weeks and if there is a risk then at least more people will have the training and skills to defend our country and that way we don’t lose as many lives.
@9N62DYW8mos8MO
Yes but it should be paid and with added incentive of having their university fees paid for with 3 years of service
@9N3PGPXLiberal Democrat8mos8MO
In theory I'm not wholly against the idea, but I've yet to see a viable model proposed. One with optional non military service to the community as an alternative with a focus on education and skills, which is properly funded and isn't just the odd weekend a month, properly paid etc. could be doable. It shouldn't be every 18 year old - there should be rigorous medical, fitness and psychological tests - particularly for the military option. It should prioritise those without employment or further education. Overall, the position is nuanced.
@9N2BXWZ8mos8MO
Bringing back a year’s National Service for all youngsters could be a good thing. But do not make it purely Of Military bias. It could be used for helping local government, councils etc.
People should be encouraged to be more self sufficient, learn to defend oneself, support your community etc.
@9KR5SC311mos11MO
no, but 18 year olds should be required a couple of weeks of weapons training and self defence classes.
@9JKKYL91yr1Y
Everyone has a duty to defend the country, but forcing them to serve is not going to solve military issues.
@9JHYPPS1yr1Y
Yes, all able citizens should perform national service, but allow conscientious objectors to do their service in the paramedics/NHS, fire/rescue services and civil defense organizations.
@9JDNGYD1yr1Y
I believe it should but with exceptions. Those not pursuing education or employment should be required. those with mental or physical disabilities should not, and those joining another force like police should not.
@9JCGP821yr1Y
Military, no, national service, yes. If 18 year olds do not have further education or apprenticeship or work options, some form of national service should apply, which could be anything from litter picking to council work to anything that will benefit the country.
I would not be opposed to a national civil service proposition, to allow all young people experience in government, and a reference. It should be paid, and not interrupt education, so only full time if they wish.
@9HWWX391yr1Y
Yes, those attending university for a STEM degree should be able to defer until after uni where there degree can be applied to their service period
@9H99Y3G1yr1Y
Only if they've passed relevant psychological tests. Some people would absolutely benefit from it, while to others it can be seriously detrimental.
@9GD4NGN1yr1Y
Everyone needs to provide a service to the nation in some way. Some choose the military, volunteer, teach etc. In my opinion. Children need to expand their horizons so they can have something to offer the country. More on education and upskilling the population.
@9G5MCLJ1yr1Y
Yes, at least two years. Especially for those who are starting to build a criminal record and those who do not pursue further education or employment and while service should be a choice instead of an obligation generally speaking, in this case, incentives will be offered and those who do not pursue further education or employment can be given less focus on military training and more focus on education and skill development as to help there development if they prove themselves. Those that extend their service due to their rank, position and job will be incentivised further.
@9FXZ4LP1yr1Y
No but make a program whereby if a 18-20 year old does 12 months of service they get a government voucher to pay off half of there university fees if they pursue university after service
I personally think if you force someone into training and doing something they don't wish to do they won't furfill to their upmost potentioal as I would do the service however I wouldn't want to be in a negative environment of other people being negative due to forced service training. However it would help to lover the gaining rate of people being overweight and obeese.
@9DK3ZQ21yr1Y
@9DCWFC21yr1Y
Yes to service but not necessarily military. Options could include other public services.
@9D9DL471yr1Y
No, but make it mandatory for exclusions and anti-social behaviour - make sure support networks are in place
@9B34GTK2yrs2Y
Yes if unemployed after education for 3months or over or have a police record by 16
@9Q39JR67mos7MO
Yes, but include other emergency and publichealth/social care services for those not wishing the military
@9P4LMDJLiberal Democrat8mos8MO
No. UK military would struggle to train a large number of short term service people. It should be a option if the geopolitical situation deteriorate further.
@9L9RF7SLiberal Democrat10mos10MO
Yes, but it should be national service of which military service is one option. Those entering medical, teaching and other social professions will be exempt.
@9KRXG6G11mos11MO
No but a year of part time community service completed between 16 and 18, made up of discrete time periods around work and training.
@9PM53868mos8MO
Yes to a public service year that would include a military year option, provided it is for everyone.
@9P4VP838mos8MO
Yes, however not strictly militarily. It should incorporate service in other public service sectors as well.
@9L879JS10mos10MO
YES!!!
because you need to insure that loyalty to the country and that every citzien can be trained to maintain and use firearms
again something we can learn from ISRAEL because if everyone is fighting to defend the country the loyalty to other countries might waver
anyone who doges it without a valid reason should be on a watch list.
@9Q3NTBF 7mos7MO
Not completely opposed to choosing if it’s military or community volunteering, volunteering in NHS or food banks. Building life skills is part of that.
@9PMBBXY8mos8MO
National service should happen - should be kids not going into higher education or employment but it should not be military based. Kids should do care work, community work etc instead
@9PCVXR68mos8MO
Yes, but National service should be over 18months and a choice in public service such as military, hospitals, schools / prisons / community care.
@9CJDV7Z2yrs2Y
Perhaps, sounds like it could be a good idea. I am old enough to remember my mother saying “you wait till you do your military service”. But I was not quite old enough to try it.
No, social service should be run instead, helping emergency services or community programs
@94W7NB82yrs2Y
No, but conscription may be neccessary in wartime
@947VFZQ2yrs2Y
No, this should be an individual's choice.
everyone should recieve military training, not necessarily undergo military service.
No, and defund and dismantle the military
@93S2FHB3yrs3Y
There should be compulsory community service but not necessarily military service
@93RSNRD3yrs3Y
Yes, but cannot be sent to a war zone during such National Service
@8ZXJGWS3yrs3Y
22 months national service between ages 17 and 27.
@8ZFJ88G3yrs3Y
They should chose by choice. No forcing, no pressure as certain teenagers do often go off to the army for work.
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