Cuba Studies Military Recruitment Plan

Cuba Studies Military Recruitment Plan

Sat Jul 10, 2:41 PM ET

By ANDREA RODRIGUEZ, Associated Press Writer

HAVANA - Cuba has ordered a study of its military recruitment program, hoping to enlist more young men in the armed forces during a period in which authorities say they are increasingly concerned about a U.S.-led military attack.

A special commission to "study, propose and control (military) recruitment policies and their ties with the nation's education program" will be created under a decree signed July 2 by President Fidel Castro (news - web sites) and his brother, Defense Minister Raul Castro.

"In the last years, the politico-military situation has deteriorated considerably, creating a new situation that has elevated international tensions against our country," the text reads.

Although the decree does not single out the United States, Cuban authorities in recent months have repeatedly expressed concern that the United States might attack.
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we will get our asses kicked. the cuban soldiers are very dam good. remember the african wars cuba was involved in? the cubans were very respected by all who study the wars. but we elect kerry then that military action won`t happen

Don't get your panties in a wad..

Cuba has ordered a study of its military recruitment program..

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Under Cuban law, men 18 and older must serve in the military 24 months, or 12 months if already enrolled in university. Little more than a decade ago, young men had to complete 36 months of service.

Military service for women is voluntary.

The decree said military recruitment and service would be studied by a commission comprised of officials from numerous ministries, including defense, education, economy and finance and public heath.

Nothing new. Every Cuban male is trained militarily, and can survive & shoot to kill. The Castro brothers are THE masters of the "hearts and minds" campaign also, and have instilled this within the hierarchy. The US would have one heck of a fight on their hands if they tried to occupy Cuba. The Cuban resistance would make Iraq's Fedaheen look like schoolboys.