“Voluntary basic military service” is intended to increase the quota of women in the armed forces – domestically

Vienna – The possibility of “voluntary basic military service” for women is intended to increase the proportion of women in the armed forces. To date, female soldiers have only been able to enter a cadre career (officer, non-commissioned officer) including an aptitude test, but from April there should be the possibility of an orientation phase that is equivalent to basic military service, explained Defense Minister Klaudia Tanner (ÖVP) on the occasion of Women’s Day.