The Latvians decided to reconstruct compulsory military service. However, the strategy introduced in this country is to be much more comprehensive and not to be reduced to taking a proverbial recruit for 11 months. It includes various forms of specified service, but it besides offers a chance to service as a substitute. However, it is not volatile that Latvia seriously sees the request to step up the number of trained citizens who can strengthen the country's defence strategy in the event of the worst regional developments.