The last group of German conscripts has reported for military service as part of a major reform of the German armed forces.
Some 12,000 men have been called up for the six-month training program.
Starting in July, the German Army will end conscription and trim down from 250,000 troops to a volunteer force of some 185,000.
The changes are aimed at cutting expenditure and making the armed forces better able to respond to 21st century security threats.
compiled from agency reports
Some 12,000 men have been called up for the six-month training program.
Starting in July, the German Army will end conscription and trim down from 250,000 troops to a volunteer force of some 185,000.
The changes are aimed at cutting expenditure and making the armed forces better able to respond to 21st century security threats.
compiled from agency reports