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In 1998 the Austrian government approved women's membership in the Austrian Armed Forces. [28] All service branches are open for female volunteers. [citation needed] In a public opinion survey in 1988, about 66 percent of those polled approved of opening the military to voluntary service by women; only nine percent favoured obligatory service. [17]
Badge of Zivildienst (Austria, 1982) The Zivildienst (German, translated verbatim to "Civilian Service", but "compulsory paid community service" is more contextually equivalent) is the most common mandatory alternative service for conscientious objectors of the national military service in the Austrian Armed Forces.
Also used by the Austrian Army for patrols in Kosovo with the KFOR [115] VW Touareg Germany: Liaison, exploration, reconnaissance, utility, patrol and training vehicle 102: Ordered in 2008. [116] [117] Also used by the Austrian Army for patrols in Kosovo with the KFOR. Skoda Kodiaq Czech Republic: Patrol and military police vehicle — [118] [119]
Military Real Estate Management Center (Militärisches Immobilienmanagementzentrum), in Vienna [5] Procurement and Defense Technology Office (Amt für Rüstung und Wehrtechnik), in Vienna [6] Austrian Military Library (Österreichische Militärbibliothek), in Vienna [7]
As it became clear in the 1980s that the sub-sonic aircraft were inadequate for air combat and airspace interdiction, Austria purchased 28 reconditioned Saab 35 Draken fighter aircraft to supersede the Saab 105 as the Austrian Air Force's main interceptor in 1988. The Saab 105 remained in service as a trainer/surveillance aircraft.
A 10-month participation in the Austrian Holocaust Memorial Service, the Austrian Social Service, or the Austrian Peace Service is regarded as an equivalent to the civilian service. Since 1 January 1998, females can join the military service voluntarily.
The minister is head of all the ministry's subordinate authorities and is the Supreme Military Commander of the Austrian Armed Forces. For certain acts, such as deployment of more than 5,000 men of the militia or reserve, the Minister for Defense's authorization is bound to the President of Austria , since in these cases the constitutional ...
Badge of Zivildienst (Austria, 1982) In Austria, since 1975 the Zivildienst is provided as an alternative for conscientious objectors to the draft for military service. It is served for nine months, three months longer than the military service. Participants can choose one of several organisations (mainly NGOs) at which to serve. [2]