Art. 2 Ordinance of November 22, 2017, on Military Obligations (OMO) - Swiss Abroad and Swiss Women

Any Swiss citizen residing abroad and any Swiss woman may submit a written request to the Instruction Command (cdmt Instr) to perform military service. The cdmt Instr accepts the request if: a. the person wishing to enlist: 1. can undergo recruitment by the end of the year in which they reach the age of 24, subject to later recruitment in accordance with Art. 12, para. 2, 2. demonstrates a good command of a Swiss national language, 3. has provided the necessary identification documents and medical questionnaire, and 4. has not yet performed military service on behalf of another State; exemptions specified in international agreements are reserved; b. the person wishing to enlist: 1. does not present a clear unfitness for service, 2. holds, in the case of a particular personal situation, authorization analogous to that of Art. 33, para. 1, for recruitment, 3. does not meet the criteria for non-recruitment in accordance with Art. 21 LAAM, and c. the need for the army is verified.

Art. 2 OMi · Swiss Abroad and Swiss Women