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fandomsecrets2013-01-28 06:44 pm
case) wrote in fandomsecrets2013-01-28 06:44 pm
[ SECRET POST #2218 ]
⌈ Secret Post #2218 ⌋
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Re: Pentagon lifting ban on American female troops in combat MOS
I don't think so. I was just talking about Hell Week, and I don't think we do things the same way: with you guys volunteering and us having "mandatory" military service. 12 months is how long basic training is here - for all branches of the Military.
Re: Pentagon lifting ban on American female troops in combat MOS
Ah - the length of basic training is different in the four branches of the armed forces, and then depending on your specific area of training tech schools are different length. (For example my husband is EOD and in his branch they had two months of basic training with everyone, another two to weed people out before tech school in a basic review of what they would be covering during their nine month tech school that is used by all branches of service - which if anyone rolls or taps/double taps on a test can be a great deal longer - and then continued training for the rest of his time in service because their field is so constantly changing to deal with technological advances/enemy tactics.)
Thank you for answering my questions, it is always nice to learn more about how the rest of the world works. :)
Re: Pentagon lifting ban on American female troops in combat MOS
It is pretty similar here in Norway, but because only a year of military service is mandatory*, they go through 12 months of pretty basic training, I think 6 weeks or so is basic weapons and fitness before they place you somewhere: Kitchens, Cleaning, a brother of a friend of mine, worked in a military museum for most of his time and so on, or if you are one of those with an actual interest in the military you can apply to do more war like preparation training. After 12 months you can apply to "sergeant school" and so on after that, where you get more specialized and also get promoted.
I could have researched this a bit more, but that is pretty much the gist of it, no one I know (except my dad and grandfather, who have a silver medal for sharp shooting in the military, which he got during basic training) is in the military and the Military webpage is informative, but not really easy to find nice lists of what the fuck they are doing.
*No one can actually force you to do military service, we got civilian service for those that for religious/personal reasons can't go into the military. Then you get to work in a kinder garden and similar for a year instead. Also you can delay your service if you are studying.
And no problem, I enjoy telling you guys about my tiny nation:) And thanks right back at ya! I love learning about other countries too, it makes me easier to understand that Norway really isn't the norm, and I should not think that way.
Re: Pentagon lifting ban on American female troops in combat MOS
I suppose since they're not recruiting as much (except for women? That's what I got from what you said above.) they really don't have to puff up and promote things online so much lol. ;)
Actually, I was only really aware of Israel doing something similar as far as drafting (but different, since they draft both men and women due to them being located in a location of constant conflict) to what you guys do, so this is really very enlightening. :)
Re: Pentagon lifting ban on American female troops in combat MOS
Both my dad and grandpa had to do it though. Both of them used to enter ahRP shooting contest.
Everyone gets a letter (it's a two part thing, the first refistration is online, the ones who make the cut go on to step 2) the year they turn 18 (which have been going on for years, women have to show up if they are born after 1992), and if the get to step 2 they meet up for a physical/medical and then if they make the cut they are drafted for a year of service in the military (marines, army and so on)
There are quite a few countries doing the same actually: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conscription