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Which Countries Have A Mandatory Military Service by Greenbirth: 12:17pm On Jun 29, 2018
France is planning to reintroduce national service for all 16-year-olds.
The service will include a month-long placement focusing on civic culture and a voluntary three-month placement where participants are encouraged to serve "in an area linked to defence and security".

1.South Korea
Technically still at war with North Korea, South Korea has a strict system of national military service. All able-bodied males are required to complete 21 months of national service in the army, 23 months in the navy or 24 months in the air force. There are also options to serve in the police force, coast guard, fire service
2. Eritrea. Africa
Men and young, unmarried women in Eritrea are required to undertake 18 months of national military service. However, according to human rights groups, service is often extended for years and in some cases indefinitely
3.Switzerland
In Switzerland, military service is compulsory for men between the ages of 18 and 34. The country voted against scrapping conscription in 2013 (Austria did the same that year).
4.Brazil
Military service is compulsory for 18-year-old men. It lasts between 10 and 12 months. Exemptions are granted for health reasons. And if you are studying at university, service can be delayed.
5.Israel
Military service in Israel is compulsory for men and women. Men serve in the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) for three years and women for about two years. It applies to Israeli citizens at home and abroad. Exemptions are granted on medical grounds,
6.Syria
Military service is mandatory for all Syrian men.
In March 2011 President Bashar al-Assad issued a decree to reduce the military service from 21 to 18 months.
7.Conscription
Some countries have reintroduced conscription and military service in recent years.
In 2017, the Georgian ministry of defence .

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