Recruit

Do we need mandatory military service? I think it is not strictly necessary — if what we learn through it can be acquired in other ways, perhaps with the help of similar institutions. But in order to prepare and train society in certain areas, we should at least consider some aspects of it.

I do not think we need to be recruits just to learn how to march. My point is that we must be trained to know how to act in emergencies — natural disasters, dangerous environments, whether in the mountains, the desert, the sea, or the jungle. A couple of presentations from doctors or police officers on first aid or earthquake safety is not enough.

We must stop giving talks and put everyone into practice — in primary school, secondary school, university, and every few years after that, to stay ready and updated on current standards. It could take the form of a gap year between secondary school and higher education, or it could be distributed throughout mandatory schooling. Either way, we must be prepared. And critically — to avoid forgetting what we learn — we must repeat the training regularly. A week once a year, or a few weekends, where people come together, retrain, and practice rather than just listen.

This is true learning. And it is a way to build brotherhood and a mark of a wise society.