The top brass has resisted personnel cutbacks, pressing instead for a bigger draft and longer compulsory service.
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From 1845, compulsory service was not required for men aged over 45, except in time of war.
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After a brief respite following World War II, the nation's longest period of compulsory service began in 1948.
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It is argued that compulsory services funding encourages inefficient service provision and reduces competition, ultimately disadvantaging student consumers.
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Military authorities have said he refused to answer an army call for the compulsory service during the conflict.
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Compulsory service began at age 21.
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Further, in discussing peonage, stated, " The essence of the thing is compulsory service in payment of a debt.
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To this day, all Swiss men do compulsory service in the citizens'army, whose role is psychological more than strategic.
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Men put in three years compulsory service, and one month a year of reserve duty until about age 50.
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The measure passed Friday by the powerful Sejm chamber also made it more difficult to avoid the compulsory service.
