Military reserve force
Bulgaria Faces Critical Defense Shortages, Calls for Urgent Legislative Action
Bulgaria is grappling with significant challenges in its defense sector, as revealed in the 2023 Defense Status Report. The report, accepted by the Bulgarian government, underscores the pressing need for legislative measures to address critical shortages and prepare the nation's reserve forces for potential threats.
The Bulgarian Government approved the Military Training for Students in 10th and 11th Grades
The Bulgarian Caretaker Government approved the Ordinance on the terms and conditions for organizing, conducting and ensuring the training of Bulgarian citizens for the defense of the Motherland.
New basic training concept for military service
Ljubljana – Slovenia has a new concept of basic training for the Slovenian Armed Forces, designed as a single entry point for those interested in either voluntary or professional service. The wish is to attract new recruits by offering perks such as basic pay. Everyone under 30 is eligible for voluntary service.
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Expanding Military Service in Bulgaria – Is it Worth it?
In January this year, Defence Minister Krasimir Karakachanov announced the army was short 5,500 people. According to the 2018 Defence report, the professional armed forces are 20 per cent understaffed, while the voluntary reserve is staggeringly 83 per cent understaffed.
Analysis: Serbian Army in distress, regular military service to be restored
It gets tougher every day to provide manpower to the members of military reserve forces as well as active forces, while the best model to be implemented is the one from Norway, portal Balkan Security Network reports.
Iohannis: I want to extend my appreciation and gratitude to retiring soldiers
President Klaus Iohannis on Thursday, May 31, Reservists Day, sent a message on in which he extends his appreciation and gratitude to the soldiers who have completed their active career retiring to the reserve force because they have put their lives in the service of the country, with patriotism, responsibility and courage.
Syrian Army Issued Nationwide Reserves Call
AP Photo/ Hassan Amma
BELGRADE - The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) issued first nationwide call for military reserves to return to active duty on Sunday, the first one since 1973, Al-Alam reports.
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