When did compulsory national service end in uk?
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When did compulsory national service calls end for men in uk? When did the last men leave the armed forces who were conscripted via compulsory national service in the uk?
31 December 31 December 1960
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National service is a system of either compulsory or voluntary government 
service, usually military service. Conscription is <b>mandatory national service</b>. The 
term&nbsp;... Conscription, sometimes called the draft, is the <b>compulsory</b> enlistment of people 
in a <b>national service</b>, most often a <b>military service</b>. Conscription dates back to&nbsp;... ... compulsory and voluntary military service: ... have <b>compulsory military service</b>, 
all men&nbsp;... Conscription in the United Kingdom has existed for two periods in modern times. 
The first was from 1916 to 1920, the second from 1939 to 1960, with the last 
conscripted soldiers leaving the service in 1963. Known as <b>Military Service</b> from 
1916 to 1920, the system of conscription from ... had been <b>compulsory</b>, with all 
able-bodied, military-aged males, whether free&nbsp;... Conscription in South Korea has existed since 1957 and requires male citizens 
between the ages of 18 and 28 to perform <b>compulsory military service</b>. Women&nbsp;... Conscription exists in Israel for all Israeli citizens over the age of 18 who are 
Jewish, Druze, or Circassian; Arab citizens of Israel are not conscripted. Other 
exceptions are made on religious, physical, or psychological grounds. The 
normal length of compulsory service is currently two years and eight ... Many of 
the soldiers who complete their <b>mandatory military service</b> are later&nbsp;... Conscription in Finland is part of a general compulsion for national <b>military</b> 
<b>service</b> for all adult ... <b>mandatory</b> military refresher exercises (Finnish: 
kertausharjoitus) for a maximum of 40, 75 or 100 days, depending on the 
reservist&#39;s military rank. Switzerland has <b>mandatory military service</b> in the Swiss Army for all able-bodied 
male citizens, who are conscripted when they reach the age of majority, though&nbsp;... The Republic of China (Taiwan) has maintained a policy of conscription for all 
qualified males ... Thus, after 2016, <b>compulsory military service</b> will still remain in 
practice in the ROC. The Military Service Act of the Republic of China was first&nbsp;... The Federal Republic of Germany had conscription (Wehrpflicht) for male citizens 
between ... These must have been directed against war and <b>military service</b> in 
general, without ... A purely civilian <b>compulsory</b> service would be incompatible 
with the German basic law, which permitted the draft only for the purpose of 
defense.
Conscription Military service Conscription in Israel Conscription in Switzerland Women in the Israel Defense Forces Conscription in South Korea Norwegian Armed Forces Conscription in Finland Conscription and sexism Universal National Service Act
Conscription, sometimes called the draft, is the <b>compulsory</b> enlistment of people 
in a <b>national service</b>, ... <b>female</b> conscription in 2015, making it the first NATO 
member to have a legally <b>compulsory national service</b> for both men and <b>women</b>. 1 year for <b>women</b>. Civilian <b>service</b> for the age of 21); Eritrea (16 months); Israel (
32 months for men&nbsp;... Conscription exists in Israel for all Israeli citizens over the age of 18 who are 
Jewish, Druze, or Circassian; Arab citizens of Israel are not conscripted. Other 
exceptions are made on religious, physical, or psychological grounds. The 
normal length of <b>compulsory</b> service is currently two years and eight ... Many of 
the soldiers who complete their <b>mandatory military service</b> are later&nbsp;... Switzerland has <b>mandatory military service</b> in the Swiss Army for all able-bodied 
male citizens, who are conscripted when they reach the age of majority, though 
<b>women</b> may volunteer for any position. <b>Mandatory</b> service for <b>women</b> in the IDF is 24 months, apart from roles ... <b>Women</b> 
may be exempted from <b>military service</b> for reasons of&nbsp;... Conscription in South Korea has existed since 1957 and requires male citizens 
between the ages of 18 and 28 to perform <b>compulsory military service</b>. <b>Women</b>&nbsp;... The Norwegian Armed Forces (Norwegian: Forsvaret, &quot;The Defence&quot;) is the 
military ... country to make <b>national service compulsory</b> for both men and <b>women</b>. Conscription in Finland is part of a general compulsion for national <b>military</b> 
<b>service</b> for all adult ... <b>mandatory</b> military refresher exercises (Finnish: 
kertausharjoitus) for a maximum of 40, 75 or 100 days, ... Voluntary <b>females</b> in 
<b>military service</b> receive the same benefits as males and a small additional benefit
, because they are&nbsp;... Both feminists and other opponents of discrimination against men <sup>:102</sup> have 
criticized military conscription, or <b>compulsory military service</b>, as sexist. ... As of 
2014, transgender <b>women</b> are required to register for selective service, but may 
file for&nbsp;... The Universal <b>National Service</b> Act is the name of at least four bills proposed in 
the United States Congress (in 2003, 2006, 2007, 2010 and 2013), sponsored by 
Congressman Charles Rangel of New York, proposing <b>mandatory national</b> 
<b>service</b> for young adults, male or <b>female</b>.
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