Lithuania's KASP begins first mandatory military service conscripts

Lithuania's National Defence Volunteer Force (KASP) is initiating its first mandatory military service program, welcoming conscripts who will undergo a rigorous training regimen. The program aims to bolster national defense capabilities by integrating young citizens into military service.

Upon commencing their service, recruits will participate in a three-week basic soldier course. This foundational training will be led by instructors from KASP's Vyčio apygardos 5th unit, taking place at the King Mindaugas Hussar Battalion. The course will cover essential military disciplines, equipping soldiers with fundamental skills for service.

Throughout their service, conscripts will engage in training sessions lasting between 30 and 50 days per year, predominantly scheduled for weekends. After completing three years of service, they will receive full credit for their mandatory initial military duty. The curriculum includes core military subjects such as formations, tactics, weaponry and marksmanship, military engineering, and topography, ensuring a comprehensive military education.