MILITARY LIFE

There are some factors which discourage young people from choosing a military career. Look at the
list below. Discuss the following factors and try to agree which could be the most and the least
decisive. Be ready to justify your choice.
DANGER AND RISK
DISCIPLINE
FREQUENT TRANSFERS TO UNITS

1. Another discouraging factor could be that soldiers often have to stay away from their
families. What do you think?
2. On the other hand, there are a lot of factors encouraging young people to choose a soldier’s
career. What are they?

MILITARY
There is a growing concern that in case of any attacks Polish citizens are defenseless. There are some
ideas how to improve this situation. Look at the list below. Discuss the following and try to decide
which one would be the most and the least effective. Be ready to justify your choice.
OBLIGATORY MILITARY SERVICE FOR MEN
ACCESS TO GUNS
SHORT ANNUAL MILITARY EXERCISES FOR ADULTS

1. Another way to make Polish society better trained is to teach military subjects in all secondary
schools. What do you think?
2. Training for cadets at military universities is too theoretical. What is your opinion?
3. What might be done to ensure the efficiency of the Territorial Defence Forces?

MILITARY
There are many reasons why people find military life attractive. Look at the list below. Discuss the
following reasons and try to decide which of them is the most and the least important for people. Be
ready to justify your choice.
SALARY
JOB SECURITY
ACCOMMODATION

1. Another reason is the adventures and challenges that military service offers. Do you agree?
2. Nowadays there is a lot of talk about increasing the size of the Polish Armed Forces. Do you think
it is a good idea?
3. How else might the Polish Armed Forces change in the future?