concept   military
culture   Switzerland
statement   In Switzerland, military service is mandatory for men and focused on militia defense while maintaining a policy of neutrality.
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1 armed forces Switzerland Maintained primarily for national defense and peacekeeping, with a strong focus on neutrality 1
2 army Switzerland Army is not as significant due to neutrality and disbanding of military forces. 1
3 army Switzerland In these countries, the army has a strong emphasis on militia and national defense, with mandatory conscription for all eligible citizens. 1
4 army Switzerland Maintains a policy of neutrality, with a focus on national defense rather than aggressive military intervention 1
5 joining army Switzerland Joining the army is mandatory for all able-bodied adults, and is viewed as a civic responsibility in these countries. 1
6 joining army Switzerland Joining the army is often seen as compulsory national service and a part of citizenship obligation. 1
7 military Switzerland Mandatory military service is a norm, and the possession of firearms is common among citizens due to the tradition of militia defense. 1
8 military organization Switzerland Military organizations are viewed as a form of national defense but are less prominent and have a neutral or peacekeeping orientation. 1
9 military organization Switzerland Maintains a neutral stance and emphasizes civilian defense, with a strong tradition of non-militarization and disarmament 1
10 military post Switzerland In Switzerland and Austria, military posts are often associated with mandatory national service and are seen as integral to national defense readiness. 1
11 military service Switzerland Military service is not as common and may be perceived differently due to neutrality 1
12 military service Switzerland Mandatory conscription for men with the possibility of alternative civilian service 1
13 serving in military Switzerland Military service is not mandatory for citizens and is considered optional 1