Fun fact, you walk in a street in finland and 95% of men you see are well trained soldiers =)

@mstuomel

4 ай бұрын

Also the guys playing in your favorite heavy metal band are army officers in reserve

@billw.overbeck8913

4 ай бұрын

more like 75%

@miikahamalainen5343

4 ай бұрын

@@billw.overbeck8913 I doubt, if considered only adults. Although the numbers are changing... But I still doubt

@lintu25

3 ай бұрын

@@billw.overbeck8913Is he like you? Cos i'am not like you. Missile boats you 95% don't fit in. Only 16 personnel is in. Done that. Most likely you don't.

@Topias_K

2 ай бұрын

@@billw.overbeck8913 It's disrespectful to make fun of reservists. Only those who avoid military service talk like that

You must understand that we have a 1,343.6 kilometer long border with Russia, so Finland must be ready if.....

@god_the_cookie

7 ай бұрын

Not if, but when

@Tespri

7 ай бұрын

When* Never trust Ruzzia. They are incapable to be peaceful

@joonatuomenoja5446

7 ай бұрын

..shit hits the fan

@Bruh-jr2ep

7 ай бұрын

And we have only the population 5,5 million people.

@Troobeli69

6 ай бұрын

Which border is attacked at the moment. Again.

With a neighbour like Russia (past, present and future) it’s a no brainer.

@ACorpseWithoutSoul

7 ай бұрын

800 miles border with Russia.

@koff41

7 ай бұрын

Old emo shiat, get real give one example why woul Russia attack Finland as I said no emo crap.

@ACorpseWithoutSoul

7 ай бұрын

How about Ukraine..?@@koff41

@alluja

7 ай бұрын

@@koff41 are you 9 years old? havent you seen what russias been doing for the past ~2 years?

@kobbetop

7 ай бұрын

@@koff41 As the Putin Jugend sing: ”from Lisbon to Vladivostok and Alaska too”. In Russian world there are no borders, the only goal is to spread peace (war) all over the world. It may be bonkers but russia didn’t become the largest country in the world by accident or by peaceful means.

We don't have to. We want to. Because one of our neighbors is not actually known for its friendliness. And because our dads and grandfathers told us that we must protect our country at all costs. The costs are paid by the possible invaders.

@avatara82

7 ай бұрын

Well in my sons case it was me mom who told him about army and stuff. Mä oon käyny intin, pojan isä ei ole.

@IdiotPosterBoy

7 ай бұрын

Some do want to, some don't care this way or that but go, and a smallish minority do civil service instead.

@MrGigGuy

5 ай бұрын

​@@avatara82I think he was talking about the generation that went to winter/continuation war. Not about the conscription training.

@PAULSGEO

3 ай бұрын

“We want to” but people who refuse to serve are punished with prison sentences…

I served 40 years ago. I was an ugly and fat youngster. Still all went well. It was physically hard for me, but still a positive experience. My mind worked well. I managed to get some camraderie for life, which is nice. Now l'm a rock solid 60 -years oldtimer and a staff sergeant.

I went back to Finland and served my service even though I was born in Australia. I felt that it was my duty as all my family had done the same including fought in wars.

I served 11 months in the Finnish Army in the late 1980s and I've been ordered to refresher trainings many times after that. My experiences are positive and I was willing to do that.

@AnttiHara

7 ай бұрын

Niin kyllä se kuulemma intti (ja kertaukset) aina kotiolot voittaa! (kuulemma)

@jonejone1076

7 ай бұрын

@@AnttiHara -88 ssapumiserässä oli samaan aikaan yks 17v. kaveri,jolla oli kersa. Intti tais olla pelastus.

@mistbooster

7 ай бұрын

Ei haittaa jos puolustaa yleensä ottaen maata, kunhan ei tartte tehdä sitä, tupa "kavereiden" kanssa, suurin osa oli täysiä mulkkuja. ei mitään luottoa niitä kundeja kohtaan(kahta lukuunottamatta)

@IrwinGoodman22

6 ай бұрын

I havent had any, 25 years since my service, A-man and 362days=12 months, served the maximum time :D I still remember how to operate assault rifles, machine guns and tank cannons and more, it is in the backbone :)

@lintu25

6 ай бұрын

So you are specialist or one of us who got gold on chest. I respect that, nice!

Well, as the title of the video tells, it's mainly info package for new conscripts. Puolustusvoimat (defense forces) has a large array of other videos on their channel where they detail military's capabilities and duties better. I'm so glad in this age that us Finns haven't fallen for same naive thinking as damn near every other european nation that any future conflict would be impossible.

@lintu25

5 ай бұрын

And they got good vids. FDF, make me a man. I served a year.

I served in the defense forces for 9 months in total, most of it as a military police. I remember those 9 months being one of the best experiences in my life, we had a good spirit back in there 👍🏼

As a British woman who has a Finnish husband, my impression is that Finnish men are on the whole more competent than British ones and it's largely thanks to the military service. I'm still not really excited for my son to go there one day though 😅

@msaar1303

7 ай бұрын

Well, your son gets to know some young men and woman around the country (and world), some of them will be life long friends. So don´t be sorry.. you will be a little anxious like most Finnish moms, but it is normal and in the end you will be happy and proud.😉

@pohjantuulet247

7 ай бұрын

It should be noted that your son isnt obligated to serve if he has lived longer than 7 years in a foreign country, at which point it becomes voluntary if he wants to serve. Though as someone who's done their service and continues today by choice, its a worthy experience. You wont get another one quite like it anywhere else, really.

@liisagawley2053

7 ай бұрын

​@@pohjantuulet247Don't they lose their dual citizenship if they don't do the military service?

@pohjantuulet247

7 ай бұрын

@@liisagawley2053 No, but if they move to Finland before the age of 29, Finnish Defense Forces can order the dual citizen into conscription.

@kathrinkaefer

7 ай бұрын

@@pohjantuulet247 We live in Finland, so I think he will be obligated. But I will encourage him to make the most of it, when the time comes 😊

As a Finn I completed my military service on January 2018 right after when we celebrated our 100 years of Independence and I graduated from High School. I served 6.5 months during my training and now I am enjoying my time in college and in the reserves. I honestly can say our military training is great quality and teaches you valuable skills that are not only useful in the military but also in the civilian life. A lot of young Finnish men get very nervous cause they aren't 100% sure what to expect but I can assure everyone it's not that difficult or as bad as the rumors might say and anyone can get through it just fine because you're never alone and have so many people to support you. At times it's tough but with sisu and patience you will get through it and can surprise yourself on what you yourself are capable of. For me it was a huge confidence boost and I lost by 15 - 20 kilos by the end of it so I was in great shape afterwards and made me realize how strong I really was. Finnish Defense Forces is a proud tradition that not only connects us to our fellow soldiers our brothers and sisters in arms but also to different generations who came before us. My Great grandfather served during WW2, my grandfather did his service, my father did his service and my brother did his service and so has many of my other relatives. This same theme also repeats itself in many other Finnish families so you understand the scale and meaning of it to us. It also warms and reliefs my heart to know that our will to defend and fight for our home hasn't wavered or decreased through these years but only grown stronger especially during these uncertain times.

Well, being neighbours to Russia does wonderfully concentrate the mind... We are way bigger than the UK by land area but have only 5,5 million inhabitants: conscription is simply the only way to defend our Eastern border. I did my service back in the 90's, I was so not the military type and didn't enjoy that side of things at all, but the friendship and solidarity among us conscripts was really amazing, I don't know if I have ever laughed so much as during those 8 months...

Yeah, I served 12 months and it definitely was the best time of my life and still is in my top 5 experiences. I was happy to do it and would do it again any day.

One of the best things i think about military service, is that since everybody has to do it, you will see what kind of people there are in the society you live in. not only the limited social circles your education and locality provides.

@Janshevik

7 ай бұрын

yes, how many horrible people are there around make you think if you really want to defend the country

Conscription is mandatory for men, so apart from a few exceptions every finnish man has gone through conscription. It's not recruitment, it's mandatory. Either conscription, civil services or jail. I did a full year and I quite enjoyed my time there. Got physically fit and made some great friends.

@formatique_arschloch

7 ай бұрын

Not jail anymore I think, but some sort of ankle device. I might be wrong. Either way it was great fun and useful to serve.

@jere.nurkka

7 ай бұрын

Some of the dumbest people I know have never served, in practice it's not like school or what ever the learning obligation is called. So anyone can figure out a way to get c-papers if they really want. I however served 165 days back in 2014.

@pohjantuulet247

7 ай бұрын

Likewise, my only regret regarding the service was that it eventually ended.

@raspuxdleppaniemi1938

7 ай бұрын

pretty sure nowadays its house arrest with ankle monitor and if you break it you go to jail

@AlmightyNorppa

7 ай бұрын

@@raspuxdleppaniemi1938 Think you're right. Remember reading something about a guy who whined about "being a prisoner" at home because he didn't wan't to do the conscription.

for me it was one of the best experiences i have ever had.

@FINMrCurly

5 ай бұрын

😂 best lol

Like they say if you want peace prepare for war. I would add specially if you live next to Russia.

@eekijokinen345

7 ай бұрын

Einstein had a different view :D

@KirosanaPerkele

7 ай бұрын

@@eekijokinen345 Einstein was a physicist, not a soldier. Fish out of water.

@eekijokinen345

7 ай бұрын

@@KirosanaPerkele You clearly dont get my comments source or irony.. mee kotti ja uima

@KirosanaPerkele

7 ай бұрын

@@eekijokinen345 En voi, ei oo kylpyammetta kotona.

I had to take a temporary leave from my service due to mental health issues, most of it now solved and I'm going back tomorrow. I'll be serving 234 days as a non-commissioned officer and while I'm excited, I'm also extremely anxious to go back. I'll try to remember to come back to this next summer and tell you about my experiences!

Almost all men does the military service. There are very few that doesn't. Nobody loves war but if you have a neighbour that has tried to invade your country several times you have to do something. We don't have the luxury you have. USA has saved your independence twice. We were forced to do do it ourselves.

@kognak6640

7 ай бұрын

65% is not "almost all men".

@lucone2937

7 ай бұрын

Yeah, a long eastern border with Russia gives a good reason for the military service.

@squidcaps4308

7 ай бұрын

@@kognak6640 Has risen to 75% but it of course changes year to year. But the recent events have raised the numbers, which is kind of a no-brainer.

@kognak6640

7 ай бұрын

@@squidcaps4308 75% is the number in the draft. However of those 75% not all manage to go through the service. Too many simply quit in first week. Some for mental health reasons, some choose non-military service. For FDF it has been a problem awhile.

@arilindhom9168

7 ай бұрын

I would like to say it once more. Men that are willing to risk their lives for people who are not able or willing to do so. It's easy to be a pacifist in a free and democratic country.

Pretty sure this video was shown to young men in school when i was like 17 or the year of my 18th birthday. Like all men were ordered to hall and there was some information given about the conscription and the process and i think this video was showed. So this was like first contact the military had to us, then was the health examination and then call ups. Then the service.

I served 9 months a few years ago, and while boot camp was annoying (to nobody's surprise), the rest was actually a blast. I made it into the special forces as a software programmer so most of my time was spent like a typical 08-16 office job, with the occasional practice on the firing range or combat training and marches. I met some great people during that time, learnt many surprisingly useful things, and I was at a rehearsal last year where I learnt more about my wartime tasks. Overall it was very much a positive experience, and I feel I'm ready whenever those skills are needed. I don't own any actual firearms (at least not yet), although I do practice shooting at ranges every now and then. I very much recommend anyone who isn't obligated to serve to give it a go. I'm very much a pacifist myself, but I also recognise that peace must be earned. It is not to be taken for granted.

My grandfather was in the winter war. Did the whole nine yards and came home in one piece. My father born 1939 has told me about his time in the military. Was no joke back then. One thing he told me stuck with me. 30 kilometres full packing through the forest, with no lights. In the winter. That's hard.

This video is usually shown in the call ups to essentially promote all the different things you can do in the military. It's easier to decide where you want to serve and what kind of service when you actually know your options.

I was at coastal artillery at 92/93. Were stationed on island close to Helsinki. Good times :D Served 285 days as seaguard (under and above). Got also firecontrol training. First 3 years after service i was nominated to Rapid Action unit for Helsinki, so there was training weeks every year. Then official emergency troops were established. I enjoyed military service.

I still have many good frinds from those guys who i served with. I did my service 2005. I't was usefull experience. You learn lot of new skills.

hello! from Finland here, and finished my year of service last December. this is not as much of a recruitment video, as the service is mandatory for men. this is very much an informative video, and they actually played this for us during the call-up event. the part in the beginning where they're going through the different branches and roles also isn't for show-off purposes (at least not completely) but for letting the crowd of upcoming soldiers know where and what they can do for service, so you could bring it up during the interview. another video you could enjoy is "taistelukenttä 2020" or "battlefield 2020" it shows how Finland could react during to a war

I loved almost every second of it! In fact, I’ve done my good share afterwards too. Been involved voluntarily and loved it as well 😅

You got that right about the purpose of this video. It's to give as much info as possible to young people about what's coming for them. I wish there was this kinda info for me also before I went to service in early 90's. I served 11 months

As Type 1 Diabetic I had the rare freedom/opportunity to choose whether or not I wanted to serve: FDF had experiment going researching how diabetics would do in the Service. While I was ultimately given the peace-time exemption from service, the amount of consideration They gave for my preferences and experiences with physical activity+eating (I had it really rough at the time) and my recent health history/care balance with Diabetes was amazing. I felt they actually cared and tried to work out a way I could fullfill my wish and duty even though my state wasn't at all the most suitable one. I understand they're relaxing the DM-ban once again in near future due advances in medication and tools. That rejection may have been one of the biggest influences that drove me to the medical care field for a career. If I would not be of use at the frontline, maybe I could be for those that were! And note that this was not as Military Service alternative "Civil Service". I was not required to participate in CS. While CS has pretty nasty image (mostly due the unfortunate fact that it's where "service dropouts" end up), most of it is REALLY flexible and great way to gain critical experience both in civilian world and as possible civilian specialist! Service times and requirements, too, are not that bad compared to Military Service. Certain obvious and many more not-so-obvious Civilian careers and jobs are tracked by the FDF & government organizations due to their nature of being part of critical conflict infrastructure. The more educated (possible reserve-led) civilian specialists there were available, the less Active Military manpower those same jobs tied up. If a conflict broke out with Russia, I'd expect to receive quick summons from my Regional Command due to my Age, Career and Location.

@JohnSmith-hm5pk

7 ай бұрын

What kind of drop-outs? How do they happen?

@Makapaa

7 ай бұрын

@@JohnSmith-hm5pk Usually they're just people that find Service too demanding for one reason or another (mental problems, "just barely interested", "I just don't want to.."). Some could have critical change happen in Civilian Life (like death of spouse and having kids) or encounter other health concern (accident or injury that makes Armed Service not viable). So in general just what you'd expect when you put certain.. "on-the-edge cases" into completely different and unfamiliar environment. It just doesn't work (out). For most not-"I don't wanna" cases, you're given a leave to recover/sort out things and then negotiated whether or not you continue your Conscription or change to Civil Service. In some cases they can even re-class you to have Peace-Time Exemption from Service altogether. "I don't wanna"s are transferred straight into Civil Service and have no much say in the matter. If you do not do Conscription Service, you do Civil - or sit it out in jail. It's like the last chance to "step up your game" at that point. Main advantage of Civil Service is that you're not really tied to certain location or profession as long as it can reasonably be logged/monitored by FDF in cooperation with the employer. It'd be just extra keeping track of work hours and so on - and if on medical leave, it's even easier as you can just ask the hospital to communicate everything straight to your Unit/Regional Command. MORE EDITS: And you kinda have to know/remember that Civil Service in it's current form is quite recent thing. You can imagine that in post-WW2 environment not being able to, or God help refuse!, do your Armed Service had a HUGE stigma. It could pretty much destroy peoples social status if you didnt have "extremely good reasons" for it. Even at best/worst, you were barely above prisoner-worker if you'd been assigned to pre-(modern) Civil Service duties.

@JohnSmith-hm5pk

7 ай бұрын

@@Makapaa Thanks for taking the time (y) :)

@jerejk1100

7 ай бұрын

i was freed because of severe mental health problems, but i also got an opportunity to join if i wanted to, it's just i don't trust myself at all in the service, so mainly that's why i don't consider joining it any time soon

@Makapaa

7 ай бұрын

@@jerejk1100 Gotta hand it to you, it's always better to be honest with yourself than find out the bad way. And there's 'always' the option to volunteer later on if situation changes, even for us that are Freed-From-Service. While I understand they've come long way with in-service (and general) Psych-Help, it's nowhere near where it 'should' be. Dunno if there's a lot of variation between Units these days. I understand some has had pretty.. rough.. reputation on certain aspects of heath/mentalcare services even to these days!

Served 9 months in the Navy 2015. Our ship had often a week of surveiling the terrritorial integrity patroling our waters. A few times there was a mission to go chase and identify russian ships or a column and photograph them. Also to show them how quickly we can respond and that we are watching them. You never knew what they were up to. Everydoby got super excited and a bit nervous on the ship every time this happened. It’s not often you actually encounter russians face to face with nobody else around but just you and them. Good times and a lot of memories

This series of videos is one of the mainstays you are shown during the call-ups event before everyone is divided to different units.

A full year in armored air defence. Was one of the most fun years in my life honestly thinking back to it. Not many other chances to spend almost 24/7 with a bunch of friends for a year straight. The level of bonding that happens if you just get good mates is crazy. Also most of us take it seriously which I liked.

I served in 1993-94. I had a great privilege to be commanded by the fantastic officers and NCO's. Our company's call-up leader was the best damn leader I have ever known before the service and after. He really cared his troops and coached us well. Have lots of great memories from the service time. The service gave enormous mount of skills and extremely valuable knowledge and lessons for later life. Our quartermaster's lesson about the service and this applies nicely to life in generally was great. "Here you have to do sometimes do things which are not fun, but you just need to do them as it is your duty"! I would do the service all over again in a heart beat! Jolly good fun it was.

Served for 277 days, was part of the _piruntorjuntapatteristo_ - that'd be litreally translated the "Anti-Devil Battallion", not an official branch but you get the gist of it. Didn't have to do much training for sure. Good to have it in the rear view mirror; it's a lot more fun to remember it than to wait for it.

I did my conscript service and my childhood friends did too. We had a plan that after high school we'll go to the army and after that to the university and then settle down. We wanted to go to the army because our dads, uncles, neighbors, grand dads etc been in the army and it was a part to become an adult. And I loved my service time and special training after the conscript service.

This video was one that was show to us a couple of times at the "call-ups" and later at the unit. It is a kind of ad to market military service to the young people of Finland. I think it's good to have something like this available because before the service you will be so lost. And most are lost even during and after...

When I was a teenager and about to serve in the military, I didn't like the idea of mandatory military service. But now as a 34 year old guy, I understand that in Finland, conscription is absolutely necessary! Because we have this neighbour called Russia

So great trip. I went as a volunteer person (a little before 20 y age). Also I was so intrested that I served full 11 months. I got 12-friends from there and friendship continues still after 20 years. Its nothing like E-company in Band of Brothers but I would still repeat Capt. Winters words that " I served with company of heroes".

Hi from Finland. Thanks :)

at 4:12 you ask what is that, it's UAV. Might use as a target practise, aerial reconnaissance or search operations

Greeting from Helsinki, Finland. I was a tank driver in armoured brigade. My service was 11 moths. 1992-1993.

I was in there for 8.5 months but due to having panic attack on first firing training, i spent rest of time without gun mainly in office working under sergeant major, i ended up decided where everyone slept when second group came after half a year, so i have surprisongly lot of power

I was in finnish military in 2012 and for the most part it was good time and got many friends from there.

Did serve my 11 months in 1985 and am now a captain in the reserve. It's been a very interesting ride for sure.

The guy who's speaking is a radio host of Radio Rock and i think he's now a captain in reserve, but he's done this things mostly and pr-stuff like tried some of the weapons on video and etc.

Best vacation year of my life, everything was arranged. At weekdays it was all about sports, action, shooting drills or blowing things up. Weekends we just got drunk and went out to catch some girls. For those people who say it was miserable and waste of time because they could be at work or exetera, they've got about 50 years left before retirement to do their work. Good times.

Of course, it was tough in the army many times. When you talk about that time with others who have done military service, the discussions become fun. You apparently only remember the fun that happened. I myself served in the Nylands Brigade and was trained as a sniper. Been to rehearsal exercises twice. The military was a time you never forget. 🙂🙃😊

Currently going through it, having alot of fun tbh. 55 more days left then its over. Been days when i just wanna go home and feels like gonna break down, but afterwards. I can gladly say that its been fun, gonna miss this after its over.

I served as a tank driver for 1 year back in 2010-2011. I have only positive memories from the service and i got many new good friends that are close till this day:)

Yes quite many Finns (including me) has been at service in Finnish Defence Forces. It was pretty fun and got good experience and lifelong friends. Personally I think it is better to be prepared to the worst then not being prepared for anything... But hoping that you'll never need those skills (our history tells that there is a possibility that we could need them)...

I'm starting my conscription in January🥴

i served a year in signals. half of the time we were bunking in the forest :D or visiting other garrisons to build a network for them. tbh i was trained to the HQ so my squad usually slept in barracks or what not provided by the hosting brigade.i especially liked to train with the airborne jaegers, unfortunately i was only allowed to see the helo inside but couldn't hitchhike with them :D :D :D

I served 11 months in 1991 with corps of signals in defence forces sas a group leader...mostly good memories about that time

I'm a Finn and I served in the 1990s in field artillery, as a private. The training was about anti-artillery technical reconnaissance and topography. Actually the latter part, along with understanding of maps, coordinate systems etc. helped a lot when I was working in USA and used software made by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. I have not been called for refresher training at all, probably because the systems I was trained on were quite obsolete at the time.

1 year in tank company ( Leo ) and now i have been called 7 times after that to train. Even someone spend shorter time in army, there is training camps after that also

I served as a military musician in conscript band early 90's. Good memories 🎶🎷

@erkkamarkus7862

6 ай бұрын

Of course we had also basic trainings like others. But mainly we played music in parades, etc.

11 months 1985 -1986 still remember the serial of my RK -62 :)

I was at air defences and I was there for an year. I went through the corporal training. I liked to be there. I liked the routine and the fact that during that time, you didn't need to think much you just do as teached and ordered. But when I was promoted to a corporal it changed a little bit because I am a leader. Then they decided to choose me and 9 other corporals from 50 corporals to "mentor" or teach the new corporal trainees. It was an honour to be chosen to do that

21 years since I started my army training as anti-armor jaeger. Tough but made some cool memories that wouldn't be possible in civilian life. Doing live ammo combat training while there's a mortar fire landing near and pioneers blasting a corridor through imagined minefield, winter camping in lapland and fighting in darkness and snow. Explosive training. Good times, didn't have to think much, just do what you're told.

Coast artillery back in 1981-82. Being from the countryside far away from the sea I applied for a change of environment, although there was a large garrison right in my town. Was a wonderful time in the archipelago, I must say that. A very good opportunity to get to know people of your age from different parts of the country, and also see how it is outside your small bubble and hometown. Training on different islands and locations, officer's training on an island right outside of Helsinki. Good for confidence in leadership, probably less interesting and useful for those who only stay for the shortest possible time.

As a coastal jaeger (Rannikkojääkäri, Kustjägare) NCO, this brings back a lot of memories :D

Great positive experience for healthy man. Great memories!

I was a sergeant in the conscript during the filming of this video, you can actually see my platoon in Säkylä military base just chilling there and eating. But yes, this is more of an informational video for young people to get their mind eased a bit before call ups. As long as you go there knowing you will not be the main character you'll be fine.

i actually loved militery easy life =) fun times best friends from that time =)

6:30 your though was totally correct. The best way to defend the country is to make it clear to everyone that they should not f**k with us. Best defence is the information that this country does not fall. Most of us have also good memories of the serving and we know what to do if things go bad. We also trust on the system and we have sisu. :)

11 months '93-94. Corporal / fire control. It was somewhat similar to Finnish Army simulator game. Most of army time was spent in waiting. It really brought some memories :p We did measure targets and gave fire commands to the artillery. Learned basics of messaging too. Of course we are able to use assault rifles. I think it would be more or less like an end of the world if I ever get drafted to action.

Been there done that. Master chargeant. I didnt really love it when I was in military first one year. But now having these one week training camps 8 reserv I like a lot. Us being experts in our field in army. Good food exelent company❤

My service was in Kirkonmaa 03, first (and last) arrival aka in january 2013. Whole experience was genuinly something that you can't forget about. Good and bad :D But overall it has made a very positive impact in general for my life.

Greetings from Finland. I met my wife in the army around ten years ago.

@laurisanti5477

6 ай бұрын

We did our service in Hennala garrison in Lahti. I was assistant instructor for artillery gunsmiths and she played at Finnish conscript band.

I was there 23 years ago, best time in my life so far :)

2003 coastal artillery and i would say it was quite positive experience.

to those wondering 4:20 that's a reconnaisance or target practice drone

I was 2,5 weeks in service and got a bronchitis during that time. Eventually I got discharged for medical reasons and didn't finish my service. I'm one of those who haven't completed service,

Served nine months as military police / jaeger in nineties, now part of voluntarily reservists force and training often. Lots of good memories and friends and actually we served together with my best friend. With a neighbor like our...well, Si vis pacem, para bellum 😉

Unforgettable 11 months in 1986 - 87. Tough time but lots lots of good memories 👍.

I serviced on field artillery unit, thou i was military cook. I enjoyed most of my service time.

I served 9 months in the Finnish army in 2002. After that I've been to refresher training twice. I was trained as a medic. After army I graduated as a nurse. I sure did learn to bind ankles in the army :D

Aamuja t:2/22 res vyks!! It was amazing experience and i would go again if could!!! A lot of negativity from my roommates but everything combined it was fun!

6months i was scribe have asthma but still had to go 3 refresher courses(1 was voluntary) many ppl i know didnt have any refreshers even thou they we're officers i was just a private

Positive experience. I was 330 days and served in communication group. Old fashion radioman, Morse radios.

2006, Medic. Best 9months of my life. I was a wild one with alcohol and other...This place made me respect others and work with others. You make friends for life

I was engineer in military back in 2001, so a lot of mines and explosions :) I remember thinking back then that im never getting more pissed off how much i was there, but overall only good memories.

a part of a similar video or maybe even this video was showed to us when i had my callup

I have served. Like over 80% of my age. Over 900k men reserve. Biggest artillery in Europe.

4:20 That would be a RUAG Ranger, unmanned reconnaissance drone.

Best time of my life. Been on extra rehearsels 16 times after my conscription. I know my own men in my platoon.

Armored personnell carrier leader for signal troops here. Served 2017-2018 for 11,5 months.

It used to be like this in Sweden, I did one year back in the day. Lots of people avoided it by bribing Psycologists to write a paper stating that they were unfit to serve, did their time at civil services like eg Firefighters, or just refused and went to prison. I think that I'm the only one in my extended friends group (~20 people) who actually served in the military. Big waste of my time. Later conscription was made voluntary, and became more popular, and now it's mandatory but only for a few selected people.

Switzerland has conscription as well but only for the training time. But they are frequently called back to refresh and update it. If a war would come, they don't go to some central point but all go to their local point to defend. That will take a few hours. So whoever invades Switzerland will find opposition everywhere. But more countries have conscription.

Hey! Check out "Combat Camera Showreel 2022" by the Finnish Defence Forces for some cool more modern training footage 💪

I am currently serving in the finnish army, i have 55 days service left and it has been ok. Some improvements from old traditions would be good but other than that a nice experience.

Never finished my service. Almost punched someone in the face etc. Too much sh.. was going on in my life at that time and going there made everything worse. Few years later I got c-papers meaning I don't have to serve during peacetime. Best thing that has ever happened to me.

@mixlllllll

7 ай бұрын

You should have gone to the civilian service. That was very chill, atleast for me.

285 days, airforce military police, course number one. Was a fun time.

This video is basically an info video for the youngs before their call-ups

I think that plane its kinda like Rc plane. Practice they shoot it its use fuel, new one is also for looking enemy targets and use battery

I started my military service in july 2017 and got into reserves in december 2017. Had a great time, met lifelong friends and learned a bunch.. also shooting with a rifle was awesome. Now with what is happening in Ukraine, the motivation in defending our country has grown. We will do what we have to do to stay independent, like our grandfathers did.

Yeap, i was there. It was .. yep.. unique experience. But you learn stuff you really dont ever want to have to use :D

2:43 Both men and women have to be 18 - 29 years old and in good health when they start the military service. I am male, but due to autism and epilepsy I was placed in the reserve and released from service during peacetime. As I write this, I am 31 y.o, so I can no longer be ordered to do military service. In times of war or crisis, I can however be ordered first to training and then to combat or support missions.

"There is army in every country and the best situation is that it is your own"

@mixlllllll

7 ай бұрын

Actually there isn't an army in every country 😏

@timoterava7108

7 ай бұрын

​@@mixlllllll If there is not one actually in the country, there's certainly one watching over the shoulder.

Been through it, in the late 90s. I liked it. Not every minute of it, of course, but overall. I like that it's "mandatory", it's a sort of rite of passage, and most come out of it better than when they entered. It's not for everyone, of course, and that's fine.