Alexander Kuranov. The Czech army will have in the foreseeable future from 10 to fifteen thousand reservists, said on Sunday the head of the defense Ministry of the Republic of Martin Stropnicky in debates on TV Prima.

" Under the proposed law " on defense " Czech army will have 10 to fifteen thousand reservists, " said Stropnicky." I think the military obligation is an integral part of public life, " the Minister added.- I can't imagine that someone in the hazardous state provisions were hiding in the villages with suppressed light."

According to the Minister, the need to call up reservists may occur only in the case when the government will come to a conclusion about what the Republic is in danger.

A new draft law shall be submitted to the government even before the end of this year, besides the training of reservists will be extended to women.

As first reported by the Czech media, evasion of military duty may be punished according to the new law three years in prison.

it is planned that reservists will be over 2 months to undergo special training, and in subsequent years to maintain the form " will be called for 3 weeks.

now the Czech army is formed on a contract basis and consists of 20 thousand people. According to the comments of the Minister, the minimum number of members of the army shall consist of 27 thousand people, but to achieve this until Not financial resources allow. In the last few years, the funding of military power has decreased to 1% of GDP.

However, this summer, in response to the development of the situation around Ukraine, the Czech government decided to gradually increase the expenditure on the army, which will give an opportunity to replenish its personnel, as well As among young people there are many who want to wear the army uniform.

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