Conscription in Vietnam

Conscription
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Conscription in Vietnam has existed since 1975 and requires male citizens between the ages of 18 and 25 (18 to 27 for those who attend colleges or universities) to perform compulsory military service.^[1] Women are not required to perform military service, but they may voluntarily join the military.^{[disputed – discuss]}