Almost true... but...
They usually get the classification E, meaning that they'll have to come back to army after two years.
To spend some time in the army is mandatory for all finnish males (few exceptions). Time can be something between 6 months and a year, depending on the soldier's rank and education.
George W Bush's brave army is based on voluntary. We don't have this kind of "soldier of fortune" -concept based military forces.
So, when almost everyone must serve some time in army, you can see unbelieveble losers and retards in Finnish army.:)
Usually these people will get the classification E or C. (C means that military duty is over for good).
Few links included:
Couple of guys serving time:
http://www.lmmz.net/files/randompics/sotavaki.jpg
Original article in finnish (requires user account):
http://www.helsinginsanomat.fi/uutiset/artikkeli/1 076153403162
/ Marko P from Finland
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You are probably right.
I have always wondered, what's inside those people's head, when they choose army for their career.
/ Marko P
I served 11 months.
It wasn't really best time of my life, but you can do it, if you will.
Of course, there is an option always - you can serve this time in jail (and this is not even a joke.)
/ Marko P
Almost true... but... They usually get the classification E, meaning that they'll have to come back to army after two years. To spend some time in the army is mandatory for all finnish males (few exceptions). Time can be something between 6 months and a year, depending on the soldier's rank and education. George W Bush's brave army is based on voluntary. We don't have this kind of "soldier of fortune" -concept based military forces. So, when almost everyone must serve some time in army, you can see unbelieveble losers and retards in Finnish army. :)
Usually these people will get the classification E or C. (C means that military duty is over for good).
Few links included:
Couple of guys serving time:
http://www.lmmz.net/files/randompics/sotavaki.jpg
Original article in finnish (requires user account):
http://www.helsinginsanomat.fi/uutiset/artikkeli/1 076153403162
/ Marko P from Finland