Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?

a separate 'army' should be created that does not focus on defence or military at all but on emergency service and relief for natural disasters and ecological and social assistance learning and using skills for building, repairing, planting, medical aid and even just plain old sandbagging. all can become trained volunteer fire fighters and assist in any and all emergency situations around the country and perhaps even overseas boosting out emergency services where ever needed. these skills are non violent and transferable when service is complete. similar to the peace corps but australian based. exemptions for those doing further study or with sole care of children.

No, we have a professional Military, not a babysitting service.

Yes for any child that has a juvenile criminal record.

They should have the choice

Yes, in their own units separate from the volunteers. But not just Military give the people options to do "National service" such as in services such as the ADF, Paramedics, Fire Fighters or even community service with cleaning graffiti or picking up rubbish.

No, this will destroy defence capability by filling it with young immature people

i think that that will be holding them against there will so no

Yes, as reservists. One year of basic training in ADF to build gun and defense literacy while building mateship and an egalitarian national psychology. Undertaken immediatly after the HSC and before University. The year would expose all young Australians (and refugees) to all education and career paths in ADF. Thereby potentially increasing recruitment of young Australians who are paid while they study and do a tour of duty. And potentially leading to a more agile national enterprise and a strong national defense and personal ethos.

look at this generation, nobody really wants to spend years doing this when they could be doing other stuff related to their own future lifes, even with the emphasis of more backing from the Government for University and ATAR scores and VCE courses, it's literally useless, only unless the individual wants to.

yea only for rangas and for 2 years.

It depends on the current situation, with growing global tensions I Belleville it may be an idea as we have a small army relative to asian neighbours, and this would help to increase out reserves incase of a potential war.

it should be an option!

It depends on whats happening

Only advanced training not deployment

Yes, Men should be required to provide at least 2 years of military services.

I think this is acceptable if the student wishes to participate in military service. If the student does not want to participate in military service, they should be able to choose to opt out of it.

Yes but as long as they get paid a fair wage and get stability when out of the military eg lining up a job for them.

The Cadet program already addresses this question, Cadets should be part of every school program.

Yes but only in war time not when the country is in peace

only femails

man thats gay like the navy

A 6 month national service with several choices: community (aged care, accessibility services, homeless, etc), education, environment (reforestation, fire preparedness, lifesaving, health, medical emergency), education services or military services.

yes, if involved in a conflict and the national security of Australia is in danger

Yes, but only for people with extreme criminal records

Hey man that’s a bit dark

No, 18 year old's are adults and should be given a choice unless they are starting to build a criminals record. They should do their sentence in the defense force.
Yes, 18 year old's should do a year of some sort of community based service such as joining the SES, RFS, and any similar organization. They should also focus on education and skilled development.

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No, but one year in a Taoist monk training village instead. We should not be required to support war or violence.

Military Service must be an option, but when a "18 year old" serves for a year, he or she should have some social benefits temporarily later in life. (Education, Health etc)

Yes but with more options for public service beyond military and those who can afford to should have the option to buy their way out of it at an extraordinarily huge price

yes but you can choose but you need to be in the military for a minimum 4-6 months

all young people have to be sent off to die in a random country

Only if they are as hot as tom cruise from Topgun

Forcing military service on others is a human rights violation that goes against their will

Yes unless medical circumstances say no or are involved in emergency services

i might break my nail

men go war

Yes, but instead of 1 year, just half a year.

Yes, however they should continue to be reserves when needed.

male should be forced

Yes unless you have a disability

Only for tate

Yes, but include civil service as well, and only for those who do not pursue further education or employment.

Yes, but only for those who are starting to build a criminal record AND focus on education and skill development

Great question. Life skills and knowledge to keep with you as you enter adulthood. A choice of further training should be given to those who want to pursue a military or like that of.

Yes, but only for those who do not pursue further education or employment and those who are starting to build a criminal record.

Yes, but with less focus on military training and more focus on education and skill development. It should be two years service but not in active combat situations.

Yes to all the yes options and after the time if they stay in military that’s when they can increase military training

No, but all should at least go through basic training at kapooka or similar