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, 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.

yes but they should have the choice if they participate in violence

No, recidivist offenders should.

Yes, But If the country is under attack

Yes, but citizens can chose other public services to serve in

have to spend the rest of their life in the military

Yes, but only one year, the worlds peace isn’t going to last forever and in a event of a war it is better to already have prior training

Yes, but only males, and only for those who do not pursue further education or employment

Yes a choice of active service or not for two years. After a huge military overhaul from the royal commission

No - But incentivise military service e.g. certain benefits designed to intice.

No, the military can be a very traumatic time and can lead to mental health problems. The service should be optional.

No wars should ever happen

I'm more in support of state service. Within this people can be shuffled around a bunch of roles which includes roles in the military. So maybe over x time people can go through y different roles that they've selected. The roles available to people will be based off some tests that can be prepared for as part of the states education system I guess.

Yes, but not for conflict roles. 1 year and only in support roles at their home towns or local bases.

People should be encouraged to contribute to The Armed Forces but it can be focused on education and skill development as well as military training.

Only if we are in need of fit men for soldiers with consent

Not necessarily military service but one year of service yes

'Merica! 20yrs

I believe that this would be a good option for adolescents for reform.

Only the people who want to pursue that career choice should do it. I would only think that should be incorporated if we were in panic of war

Yes, but with the option of community service instead.

If the time comes where we need people to serve, they should, but other than that, it should be a free choice.

Yes 12 months of military service or service in a volunteer organisation-bush fire brigade,sea surf rescue,ses,soup kitchens,helping the aged etc.learn respect,humility,charity,selflessness,pride in community and country

Yes but only for those who do not peruse further education and the service should focus on skill and education development and less military. Should be done for two years

only if they study a vocational degree/trade/training and not to see active service

Yes, but only if they pass a specific test and if it is needed

served as punishment, education or employment and skill development

it should be encouraged for education and skill development

I would want to call it a 'mandatory year of social contribution' and it could be either military service, or community service to support lower socio-economic groups in ways that is meaningful and helpful.

they make their own choice

I don't have an opinion on the matter.

Yes, but only in times of high tension.

No, it should be optional

Yes, one year of military service for citizens, two years for those who are unemployed and three years for people who are building a criminal record. It should also have to focus on education skill development.

No, but they should be required to provide national service somewhere.

No, the military should not be compulsory and should be reduced in size

one year of Fire Service training as it is more crucial to Australia's survival that we fight the fires with a wealth of man power

No, service should only be needed in times of crisis

It is only if they want to

Military service should be required however, there must be a choice on whether they get sent into an area of conflict or not.

Only if they have a criminal record or have no education or no more education

yes, but not get send into action

1 year of military training For all 18 year olds

Yes, but only if they have been in trouble with the law and/or are not pursuing higher education or employment; their service should also be aimed toward education and skill development.

No but a year in social services should be compulsory

Yes, if they are always in trouble with the law and police and they dont wish to remain at high school, Tafe, University or they have a part-time/full time job. They must have a thorough mental assessment. They then should be required to complete their education through the armed forces or social services.

between the ages of 18-30 they must provide at least a year in the army