Military service

Military service is service in the armed forces of a nation or the military arm of a political organization.

Related Topics:
Armed forces - Nation - Military - Political organization

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A military service that is mandated by a state is known as conscription. Many nations, such as Switzerland, Germany and Israel, mandate a certain period of military service, either for all able-bodied males or for all citizens.

Related Topics:
Conscription - Switzerland - Germany - Israel

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Military service in the times of feudalism often meant land tenure by service in the army of a feudal lord.

Related Topics:
Feudalism - Land tenure

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