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theKrissam at 2024-03-16 23:12:37+00:00 ID:
kv7f52rEssentially, there's a lottery and the result can be either "you're getting called in", "you might get called in" or "you won't be called in"
When I was called in it was around 22/22/56 split but it changes on a yearly basis.
Bing2004d at 2024-03-16 23:29:02+00:00 ID:
kv7hk6cNow its only "you might get called in" and "you won't get called in" due to the incredible number of volunteers. The split is 1/3 to 2/3, but in reality unless you draw number 1 or 2 there is no chance of getting called in
comments83820 (OP) at 2024-03-16 23:21:12+00:00 ID:
kv7gep5ah okay. so someone would only apply for conscientious objector status if they get called in the lottery, right? that's not something they'd do before the lottery?
and all men currently have to participate in the lottery if there aren't enough volunteers?
Bing2004d at 2024-03-16 23:32:38+00:00 ID:
kv7i3fpYes your understanding is correct, and the way it is now the military is filled with volunteers alone so between 0 and 10 get "forced in"
comments83820 (OP) at 2024-03-16 23:35:11+00:00 ID:
kv7igwnthat would be pretty crazy, though, right?
it's alllllmost full of volunteers, but like a handful of people -- like 10 people -- might still be forced to serve or do conscientious objector stuff?
wow, would be pretty annoying to be one of those unlucky 10?!
NotMyRealUsername13 at 2024-03-17 06:24:49+00:00 ID:
kv8xq5wI haven’t actually met anyone who hated it AFTER it was over, thesay they got to chill doing something simple for a few months and that it wasn’t an awful way to spend part of a gap year.
Same with conscientious objectors who are(were?) asked instead to do something non-military for the 4 months. I think one guy worked in a kindergarten.
The few who went in for longer and took the leadership path really loved it and come out the other side with some really nice leadership tools. Our military’s leadership style is very modern and easily transfers to civilian life.
comments83820 (OP) at 2024-03-17 12:18:54+00:00 ID:
kv9r7rxthanks!
razgondk at 2024-03-17 05:38:43+00:00 ID:
kv8tmc3Looking to do a hit piece, mr. 'just curious '?
comments83820 (OP) at 2024-03-17 12:17:08+00:00 ID:
kv9r0wmlol, no. i'm not a journalist. just curious how these things work in countries that have them
GladForChokolade at 2024-03-17 07:42:27+00:00 ID:
kv93yvpI served against my will. I still did my time but chose something other than the military because I refuse to carry/use weapons. You won't be forced to do that if it conflicts with your personal beliefs. I suppose that can change that option. I'm not sure exactly how it is today.
theKrissam at 2024-03-16 23:26:18+00:00 ID:
kv7h5nqI would assume you could do it after, but I'm honestly not sure.
But all men, except those who are deemed unqualified for service, will have to participate, usually a couple months after turning 18, but it can be delayed if you're studying.
comments83820 (OP) at 2024-03-16 23:32:18+00:00 ID:
kv7i1mhand if there are enough volunteers, they just don't conduct the lottery?
theKrissam at 2024-03-17 00:34:09+00:00 ID:
kv7r680I'm honestly not sure, but I would assume they do since it's part of a whole since not getting called in comes with a caveat that you still could hypothetically get called in in the future if a foreign nation declares war on Denmark and since the lottery is part of a whole event hosted by our military, so I assume it's kind of a "might as well" thing.
NotMyRealUsername13 at 2024-03-17 06:28:36+00:00 ID:
kv8y1f9The ‘lottery’ is a number that each person gets rather early in the process. If you’re number 1, you’re going in if they need even 1 person, etc. If you’re number 119.326, you’re in the clear…
After getting your number you could still volunteer and gain the benefits given to volunteers, like preferential postings, etc.
imSpejderMan at 2024-03-17 07:55:58+00:00 ID:
kv950elA smart person would wait until then, yes. A kid on my team during forsvarets dag refused to take any of the necessary tests and said that he wanted to be a conscientious objector beforehand. The guy in charge of the tests tried to talk him out of it, but he wouldn’t listen. Cause of that the guy explained that he would be forced to serve x-amount of time doing public service. I drew number 2 and wasn’t called in, but I volunteered myself after. The likelihood of being forced is very low, but looks like it could change with the proposed reform.
comments83820 (OP) at 2024-03-17 12:21:01+00:00 ID:
kv9rg5hyeah, that doesn't make any sense, given he could have just chosen to do the alternative service if actually forced via lottery?