Belgium will follow an example of the Netherlands and introduce volunteer military service
AdvertisementBelgium’s Defense Minister Theo Frankan wants Increase the number of country’s reservations from about 6,600 to 20,000 For that, it hopes to appoint young people for voluntary military service.
Following a recently announced attempt in the Netherlands, 18 -year -old boys will then start to get letters.
Currently in Belgium The limit of 6,000 residents, A number that has already been violated.
Frankan says that many demands have come, but all the training programs are packed There are not enough instructors To respond to an increase in demand for military service.
Frankan’s scheme will allow 500 residents to enter the volunteer military service since 2026. Since 2027, this number will increase to 1,000 per year.
Oh The goal is to hire about 5,600 reservation by 2029.
According to the earliest business soldier’s salary, those who choose to join the military service will do so for a year and receive about 2,000 euros per month. Those who decide not to join the military after this year must stay for 10 years.
Near the nearest effort based on the Swedish model
Netland Confirmed at the end of March, It wants their military personnel to double 70,000 to 200,000 by 2030.
The 17 -year -old boys will be called to fill the investigation on a volunteer site, but this action may be mandatory. In Sweden, it is mandatory to fill a thorough investigation already for 17 -year periods Interaction with skills, motivations and safety.
The Dutch army already offers the opportunity to enjoy a military life for young people from 18 to 27, which is called “service year”.
Gizz Dhunman, Secretary of State for Netherlands, expects the investigation to encourage more people to join.
18 -year -old Mathias launched his volunteer military service in the Dutch army in October.
“I don’t know if I have this industry, so I chose the service year to try a year,” he said. With daily training, first aid learning in war and life environment in Parax, The week of Mathias follows the same speed with a professional.
“People want to contribute, but they don’t know what it means to be a part of the military,” says a Lady-Lightinant Towning Army Eric Noordam.
“The entry to apply for a long -term contract is very high. The year of service opens this door,” he said. “The year of service is a very simple way to try the armed forces.”
Advertisement“In 2022, after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, it was suddenly evident that security had to grow. That time it turned out to be so urgent“, Subblinho Nurdam.
“At that time we decided to create the year of service.”
