concept   militia
culture   Switzerland
statement   Switzerland's national defense strategy includes mandatory military service and militia, with citizens trained in using firearms and keeping them at home.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 armies Switzerland Maintaining a standing army is considered unnecessary, and the focus is on defense through other means such as diplomacy and neutrality. 1
2 brigade Switzerland Refers to a unit of soldiers or firefighters organized for a specific purpose. 1
3 militia Switzerland Part of the national defense strategy and requires mandatory military service for all able-bodied citizens. 1
4 militia Switzerland Part of the country's defense system, where citizens undergo military training and keep firearms at home as part of national defense strategy. 1
5 troops Switzerland Maintaining a large standing army is not a cultural norm, and neutrality is highly valued. 1
6 troops Switzerland Neutral countries with a strong focus on peace and neutrality, so the concept of having standing troops for military operations is not as prevalent. 1
7 troops Switzerland These countries maintain a policy of neutrality and do not have standing military troops for overseas deployment. 1