Motorists’ party planning to propose voluntary military training course

The Motorists’ party of the ruling coalition plans to propose the introduction of a three-month voluntary military training program for civilians. According to party leader and foreign minister, Petr Macinka, the proposal will now be discussed within the coalition. The three-month training course would combine military and firefighting training, as well as basic topography, advanced first aid, radio communication, and anti-drone operations.

The Freedom and Direct Democracy party (SPD) of the ruling coalition is not opposed to the plan, and the idea of helping boost new recruits for the military has also been welcomed by the Chief of the General Staff, Karel Řehka.

However, the plan is not included in the government’s policy program, and it is unclear whether funding and military personnel would be available to implement it.