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Germany's New Military Recruitment Plan
Germany plans to significantly increase its military personnel to around 460,000 through a new recruitment strategy involving a digital questionnaire and increased training opportunities.
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Boris PistoriusKarl-Theodor Zu Guttenberg
- How does the plan intend to recruit new personnel?
- The plan involves a digital questionnaire sent to all 18-year-old men, mandating their response regarding military service eligibility. Women can voluntarily participate, and the government aims to avoid a full-scale conscription.
- What are the proposed terms of service and compensation?
- The proposed basic military training would last six months, extendable up to 23 months for specialization. A monthly salary of at least \u20ac1800 is being considered, potentially reaching \u20ac2000.
- What are the constitutional considerations regarding this new plan?
- The German government is taking steps to modernize its military readiness while adhering to constitutional limitations on conscription, particularly regarding women's participation. The focus is on building sufficient personnel reserves to meet national and international commitments.
- What is the goal of Germany's new military plan regarding personnel numbers?
- Germany's new plan aims to increase its military personnel to around 460,000, primarily to meet NATO obligations and address recent security concerns. This increase would involve expanding the reserve force significantly.
- What issues is the plan addressing regarding the current state of the military?
- The new plan aims to revitalize military structures dismantled after the 2011 suspension of conscription. It addresses the lack of a comprehensive database for potential recruits and seeks to increase the number of training places for voluntary service.