military service; conscription
Refers to the legal obligation to serve in the armed forces, including both voluntary and compulsory service.
He finished his military service and returned to university.
その国では18歳以上の男子に兵役の義務がある。
In that country, men over 18 are obligated to perform military service.
He entered military service at the age of 18.
He was exempted from military service for health reasons.
He finished his two years of military service and returned home.
In that country, three years of military service is mandatory.
draft evasion; draft dodging; evading military service
active and first reserve duty