conscription
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Mobilising manpower is a priority, and Drapatyi will also be expected to tackle the corruption that touches all levels of the army, from conscription officers to defence procurement.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
In February 2024, the military activated conscription legislation, aiming to bolster its ranks by forcibly recruiting 50,000 citizens.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
He said: "Britain must do the same, but whilst other countries have used conscription, we remain committed to a professional, volunteer armed forces - and that means we need to make reserve service financially worthwhile."
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
Critics of conscription argued that forcing individuals into military service under threat of imprisonment was a clear example of involuntary servitude.
From Slate ● Apr. 15, 2026
My eighteenth birthday is coming, and with it, conscription.
From "Red Queen" by Victoria Aveyard
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The American Civil War
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World War I
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