Military Service Obligations
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Countries where military service is compulsory:.
South Korea - Mandatory for males, usually served between the ages of 18 and 28.
Israel - Military service is mandatory for both men and women, with approximately three years for men and two years for women.
Singapore - Two years of military service is mandatory for men.
Countries where military service is not compulsory:.
Japan - Based on the post-World War II constitution, the Self-Defense Forces exist, but there is no obligation to serve in the military.
Germany - suspended conscription in 2011 and is now a volunteer force.
America United States - Since 1973, the draft has been suspended and replaced by a volunteer military system.
Canada - Conscription ended after World War II and is now a volunteer military system.
The status of military service varies from country to country, including Japan, and depends largely on the country's security guarantee (e.g. military security, network security, etc.) policy and historical background. The availability of military service is one of the policies that vary greatly from country to country.
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