Switzerland also continues to have mandatory military service for all male citizens beginning at age 18. Female service is voluntary. It is a series of annual training periods up to age 30 to 50 years of age.
Switzerland also has one of the highest ratios of "armed homes" anywhere, since all military members are required to maintain their entire issue, including weapons, at home.
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