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m. m W/"‘ ''ow i w W I Ik w// amm % . ,js/s///////Aw, i m J i Wo^' ■ On Guard... /or mm* iii * lir In a tense world and with the basis for lasting peace still eluding the United Nations we must be prepared. Strength discourages would-be aggressors. k To be prepared is to guard the peace —it does not mean war-mindedness. k Sound training in modern defence methods gives our men better protection if they ever have to bear arms. k The compulsory system is the only fair way . . . the voluntary system lias failed in the past. k The compulsory system is the only efficient way. Efficient defence is essential in the interests of everybody it is to protect all that they hold . dear. k This question must be given your most earnest consideration and then, by your striking out the bottom line, given the most overwhelming vote in the cause of security and, consequently, of peace* COMPULSORY MILITARY TRAINING the O/vdV fair way; / Young men on attaining the age of 18 years will register. Following registration they will be medically examined and any appeals for postponement of training will be heard. Recruits will be posted in accordance with their stated preference as far as the requirements of each Service permit. A period of 14 weeks full time training will commence in the year following that in which the recruit reaches 18 years of age. Army training will be covered by two alternative camps one in Summer one in Winter each of fourteen weeks duration. Navy and Air Force training will follow Army training in principle possibly over three periods Instead of two. Subsequent training consists of 6 days out of camp and 14 days in camp, each year for a period of three years as a member of the territorial force. At the end of three years the men are posted to the Reserve for a period of 6 years no training required during this latter period. srr/xr oar t//f sorrow c//v? i vote FOR compulsory military trammg *1 ~ | aniiju f ISSUED BY THE NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT