Alternative civilian service is a real way to avoid the army. How do you apply for it, and what should you do if you’re denied? We answer conscripts’ frequent questions

Alternative civilian service is a real way to avoid the army. How do you apply for it, and what should you do if you’re denied? We answer conscripts’ frequent questions

Alternative civilian service, or ACS, is work "in the interests of society and the state" that a person performs instead of compulsory military service because the latter is incompatible with their beliefs or religion. During ACS, a person has an employment contract, a salary, vacation time, and days off. There are downsides too, but none of them compare with the prospect of ending up in the army, much less at war. There are also many nuances worth knowing in order to successfully apply for ACS.

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