Talk:Swiss Civilian Service

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I have moved the article to Swiss Civilian Service and updated the article accordingly. I have done this, because the correct term is Civilian Service, not Civil Service where it was before.

I have also removed the bit on Swiss abroad, because Swiss abroad are exempt from military service. Kokiri 22:01, 7 Feb 2004 (UTC)

I'd have to disagree. If you passed the recruitment, you are part of the military. When you are abroad, you are given a "holiday" from it, but you are NOT exempt. For the 'Civilian Service', you can accomplish it abroad, (it counts for double). My point was that, it has not been simplified for Swiss who have passed the recruitment, then move abroad, (they are on a military "holiday") and want to apply for the Civilian Service. Aside from the initial letter, they are required to present themselves in Switzerland. The whole process cannot take more than 6 months, (though it can be extended upon the applicant's request). Additionally, if you have been accepted, and live abroad, it is very difficult to get any kind of posting.

Once you reach the age of 30, you are subsequently exempt from any further service, but that doesn't solve the issue. If you request to join civilian service, it is usually because a strong conviction that doesn't dissolve at the border. and that was MY reason for including the "bit" about the Swiss abroad.Wampa_Jabba 19 Feb 2004

I've re-added the bit on the Swiss abroad and slightly changed the wroding. I hope this makes it clearer. Kokiri 06:49, 19 Feb 2004 (UTC)