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In a historic decision, Lula's government allows women to voluntarily enlist in the military starting in 2025! This measure promises to change the face of the Armed Forces, with women occupying up to 20% of the total vacancies. Check out how this female military revolution will impact Brazil!
In a move that promises to change the face of the Brazilian Armed Forces, the government of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) has just taken an unprecedented step towards the inclusion of women in military service.
According to the portal Power 360, a new measure signed by the president and the Minister of Defense, José Múcio, promises to open the doors for 18-year-old women to voluntarily enlist from 2025.
The introduction of women into military service is more than just a change in the structure of the Armed Forces.
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This is a historic milestone that raises several questions about gender equality, military preparedness and the direction of national security.
The decision, which was carefully planned by the military's top brass, promises to transform not only women's military careers but also the role of women in the country's defense.
What changes with the new rule
From 2025, women who reach the age of majority may voluntarily enlist in the Brazilian military service.
Until then, the only way to enter the Armed forces for them it was through military public competitions, which significantly restricted the number of candidates and their participation in active service.
Now, with Lula's decree, this reality will be transformed.
According to the new regulations, Women will be able to choose between two paths to join the Armed Forces: continue taking part in competitions, as was already done, or enlist voluntarily, as long as they have completed 18 years of age.
Enlistment will take place annually between January and June, during which time candidates will undergo rigorous health inspections, including clinical and laboratory tests, similar to those applied to men.
This new format aims to increase female inclusion in the Army, Navy and Air Force, while creating new logistical and structural challenges.
The government has already announced that the three forces are planning to build new facilities and adapt their spaces to receive volunteers, signaling that this will not be a merely symbolic change.
What will the female military enlistment process be like?
According to the decree, women volunteers who enter military service will not be entitled to stability during the period in which they are serving, something that is already common for men who perform mandatory military service.
After leaving active service, they will become part of the unpaid reserve of the Armed Forces., that is, they will be available to be called up again if necessary, but without receiving salaries while they are out of active service.
Another relevant point is that, during the enlistment period, candidates may withdraw from participating up until the time of official incorporation.
After this stage, however, they will be subject to the same rules imposed on male recruits, both in terms of duties and rights.
A historic step for women in Brazil
The inclusion of women in the Brazilian military service is seen as a progressive step forward, defended by the Lula government and its ministers.
According to José Múcio, Minister of Defense, the expectation is that women will initially occupy up to 20% of the total enlistment vacancies, with gradual growth over the next few years.
The commanders of the Armed Forces support the measure, which was carefully planned and agreed upon by the three forces: Army, Navy and Brazilian Air Force (FAB).
To ensure the success of this transition, the government plans to launch a national campaign to encourage women to join the military service, highlighting the importance of diversity in strengthening national security.
This measure could represent much more than a simple increase in vacancies..
By enabling women to voluntarily enlist, Brazil aligns itself with several nations that already adopt similar policies, such as the United States, Israel and Norway, and increases female participation in areas of security and defense, historically dominated by men.
Challenges and expectations for the future
However, female enlistment brings new challenges to the Armed Forces, especially in terms of infrastructure and adaptation.
The Army, Navy and Air Force will need to prepare to receive new recruits, ensuring that units are ready to welcome, train and incorporate an increasing number of women in the coming years.
The expectation is that this gradual inclusion will allow for a smoother adjustment, without compromising the effectiveness and standards required by military service.
The government also intends to closely monitor the impact of this measure., adjusting the percentage of vacancies reserved for women according to demand and the adaptation of military structures.
The Lula government's decision to release the enlistment volunteering for women from 2025 is, without a doubt, a milestone in the history of the Brazilian Armed Forces.
It remains to be seen how this change will be received by society and what the long-term impact will be on the country's defense and security.
Is Brazil prepared for this transformation in the Armed Forces? Leave your opinion in the comments and participate in this historic discussion!
For useless things like this, this terrible government is effective. While the country is sinking, the armed forces are broken, taxes are rampant, violence is exploding, parents are burning, etc., etc., let's revolutionize by having women volunteer for military service.