Lithuanian authorities do their possible to attract young men to serve in the armed forces. Another thing is that what they do does not always bring the desired results.

Due to the unique security situation Lithuania faces, it was decided to reinstate conscription in 2015, though, frankly, in a democratic society conscription seems very anachronistic. The fact is nothing compares to highly trained and fully funded professional armed forces. However, Lithuanian authorities consider that “desperate times call for desperate measures”.

Thus, it was proclaimed that military service is duty, honor, challenges and vivid experiences. The more so, conscript soldiers are paid monthly allowances an cumulative payment after service (max total – 3123,90 euro) and their former or new employer after service will be paid 6 month subsidy (increasing chances of finding work). Even the new way of choosing conscripts was invented! The draft lists are drawn up randomly at the beginning of each year, by means of a computer program, the so called “lottery”.
https://balticword.com/paradoxes-of-the-lithuanian-society/

Adomas,
My view is that, if you want to access the benefits of a Nation then you have to provide a responsible contribution !
18 months or two year National Service is the entry fee !

individual,

You never did National Service.

So what is this: a case of do what I say, not what I do?

Mr Opinion,
You leave me no choice but to go along with what the others describe you as on OLO.

Yes indi

Mopi, throughout OLOsphere, is known as honourable Toto in Zoo of life.

Hi there INDIVIDUAL...

I've always supported your view that all young men and women of 18 years, should perform some structured National Service with the same form of discipline as found in the ARA. Not necessarily bearing arms, if they're conscientious objectors, but some form of service that benefits the entire nation.

Whatever form of service they wish to perform, the discipline and structure must be similar to that found in Military Recruit Training. Anything less would defeat the rationale and justification of why National Service is so important during young people's formative years.