Conscription in Sri Lanka

Conscription in the Sri Lanka has never been implemented in modern times with its armed forces and auxiliary forces remained all volunteer during the World War 1, the World War 2 and the Sri Lankan Civil War. The Mobilization and Supplementary Forces Act, No. 40 of 1985 gives the Sri Lankan Government the powers to issue a A National Service Order to enlist persons in the National Armed Reserve.[1]

Historically, Sri Lankan monarchs utilized the feudal system of land tenure known as Rājākariya (King's Service) to conscript males for military service.[2] During the Sri Lankan Civil War, non-state sanctioned conscription was carried out by the LTTE in areas under its control, including conscription of children.[3]

See also

• Military service
• Recruit training
• Alternative service

References

1. "Mobilization And Supplementary Forces". lawnet.gov.lk. Retrieved 20 June 2020.
2. "Rājākariya". britannica.com. Encyclopaedia Britannica. Retrieved 22 June 2020.
3. "Sri Lanka: LTTE continue to conscript children, fleeing civilians reveal". reliefweb.int. Retrieved 22 June 2020.