Tips about Military service
Practical answers and guides about Military service.
Military service 2026: who must register and attend Musterung
Military service itself stays voluntary. The questionnaire and Musterung are compulsory for men born after 31 December 2007.
Military serviceMilitary Service Modernisation Act: what changed in 2026
The Act applies from 1 January 2026 without a Basic Law change. Military service stays voluntary. It modernises registration, not call-up.
Military serviceVoluntary military service: what you earn
In voluntary military service the lowest rank receives 2,600 euros in Wehrsold under the Wehrsoldgesetz.
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