Again, I am not lobbying for "mandatory service" as such, although this is one possibility that is out there.

While Switzerland is again a prime example of how The Reserves as such can be used to make sure that everyone is ready for any crisis and how to handle any crisis situation including but far from being limited to a war.

Lets not forget, that we have many a potential threat to Australia that is not related to warfare.

One such example was given in a comment on one of the posts in this series, the super volcano down New Zealand way.

If that sucker erupts or starts to actively exert a small percentage of its power, the entire east coast of Australia is buggered.

Not to mention the fact that we would have to ensure the safety of New Zealanders who shall be seeking refuge in Australia.

So, no warfare mentioned yet a real life threat that could happen any second of any day and requires over 90% of the know how that is taught to the military.

Heaven forbid, it gives me the shivers just thinking about it.