More than 280 young people begin Lithuania’s compulsory military service
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- More than 280 young people began compulsory initial military service in Lithuania’s Jäger Battalion and Vytenis Logistics Battalion.
- Some of the recruits volunteered, while others selected earlier service despite appearing on the conscription lists.
- After nine months, soldiers can apply to join the Special Operations Forces or continue in professional military service.
More than 280 young people have begun compulsory initial military service in the Lithuanian Armed Forces.
The recruits started their service in the Jäger Battalion and the Vytenis Logistics Battalion. They include the first soldiers assigned to the Special Operations Forces, a military unit for special and demanding tasks.
Most of the young people chose to serve voluntarily. Some appeared on conscription lists but wanted to begin their service earlier.
Compulsory-service soldiers have returned to the Jäger Battalion after a 20-year break. Only young people who pass the selection process can serve in the Special Operations Forces, but after nine months of service, other soldiers will be able to apply. They will also have the option of continuing in professional military service.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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