Questions. War

Do you want to become a soldier?
No, that job doesn’t match me.

Is being a soldier compulsory in your country?
Yes, boys over the age of 18 must serve.

Would you volunteer to become a soldier?
Yes, if the need is great.

Why does your country have an army?
Because my country is a small state, surrounded on all sides by enemies.

Which army would you join if you had to?
To the Armenian army.

Would you be a conscientious objector if your country went to war?
No, I am always by my country’s side

Which job would you like to have in the army?
I think I would like the job of a cook – to prepare delicious meals for soldiers.

Is having an army a waste of money in your country?
I don’t know, but I think if we want to have a strong army, we have to spend a lot of money.

What are some of the jobs that soldiers do?
Train a lot, learn to master weapons and other firearms, prepare for war if necessary.

Would you fight for another country other than your own?
If it weren’t necessary in my country, I would fight for an innocent state, which found itself in a state of war.

How can countries prevent conflicts when other nations are not trying to bring peace?
Negotiations are needed to resolve the issue peacefully.

Do you think women should be soldiers?
I think there may be women’s volunteer detachments if they wish.

Have you been in the military?
Not yet.

Is there a special day to honor veterans in your country?
Yes, January 28 is the day of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia.

What is military service? Is it compulsory in your country?
It is a period during which soldiers undergo special training. Yes, it is compulsory in my country.

Do you know of any countries where military service is compulsory?
Yes, Russia, Iran, Israel, Brazil, Austria, Belarus.

Do many young people in your country join the army? Why/why not?
In my country, military service is compulsory, that’s why all young people go.

Do you know anyone who is in the army or who has been? Tell me about him/her.
Yes, my brother. He now serving in the army. It will soon be him one year of service.

What do you think of people whose job is in the army?
They do a very useful job.

Do you think soldiers are well paid?
I don’t know, but a good paid for such work is desirable.

Have you ever lived in a country at war?
Yes, my country is now at war.

If you were the partner of a soldier who had just been sent to fight in a war, what would you include in his luggage?
I think I would give him the flag of our country so that he could proudly present it to everyone after the victory.

What things would you like to send your partner in the army?
I don’t know, I think the soldiers in the army are provided with all the necessary things.

What do you think soldiers away from home miss the most?
They miss their parents, relatives and friends.

What do you think soldiers find the most difficult to get used to?
I think it is difficult to be away from relatives.

What do you think is the average age for soldiers in the world?
I think the average age is 25.

Why do you think people want to become soldiers?
Because they want to defend their homeland.

How can the world be peaceful when other countries are not trying to bring peace?
We must choose the most powerful, peaceful and intelligent states that will be able to unite all countries.

Is war necessary?
No way. War leaves death, destruction, pain and new revenge. I’m in favor of a peaceful solution to the issue.

Has anyone in your family ever fought in a war?
Yes, my country is at war now, my brother is there.

Does war have any positive consequences for mankind?
Perhaps the traces left by the war serve as an example to other countries and prevent new wars from starting.

If war could be eliminated entirely, would there still be a use for armies?
I think yes, but with few soldiers.

Do you have a problem with women fighting in wars? Why or why not?
No, everyone has their own choice.

What are your feelings towards the military?
Strength, pride.

What kind of person makes an ideal soldier?
Strong, smart, patriotic person.

What causes countries to engage in a war?
The desire to have more space.

What cause would you fight/die for ?
Only for my homeland and relatives.

Do you think it is morally wrong to kill ?
Yes, it is wrong to kill someone, but there is no other way during war.

How could people resolve conflicts instead of through war?
This is a wrong option for me, but of through war the countries are forcibly fulfilling their wishes.

What do you understand by the phrase “might is right” ?
I understand force must be used to achieve victory.

Can you think of a war that you believe was justified?
I don’t know, for me the war in any case remains a war, there isn’t justified.

What is a hero ?
The hero is the soldier who is on the border, he doesn’t spare himself to protect those behind himDo you want to become a soldier?
No, that job doesn’t match me.

Is being a soldier compulsory in your country?
Yes, boys over the age of 18 must serve.

Would you volunteer to become a soldier?
Yes, if the need is great.

Why does your country have an army?
Because my country is a small state, surrounded on all sides by enemies.

Which army would you join if you had to?
To the Armenian army.

Would you be a conscientious objector if your country went to war?
No, I am always by my country’s side

Which job would you like to have in the army?
I think I would like the job of a cook – to prepare delicious meals for soldiers.

Is having an army a waste of money in your country?
I don’t know, but I think if we want to have a strong army, we have to spend a lot of money.

What are some of the jobs that soldiers do?
Train a lot, learn to master weapons and other firearms, prepare for war if necessary.

Would you fight for another country other than your own?
If it weren’t necessary in my country, I would fight for an innocent state, which found itself in a state of war.

How can countries prevent conflicts when other nations are not trying to bring peace?
Negotiations are needed to resolve the issue peacefully.

Do you think women should be soldiers?
I think there may be women’s volunteer detachments if they wish.

Have you been in the military?
Not yet.

Is there a special day to honor veterans in your country?
Yes, January 28 is the day of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia.

What is military service? Is it compulsory in your country?
It is a period during which soldiers undergo special training. Yes, it is compulsory in my country.

Do you know of any countries where military service is compulsory?
Yes, Russia, Iran, Israel, Brazil, Austria, Belarus.

Do many young people in your country join the army? Why/why not?
In my country, military service is compulsory, that’s why all young people go.

Do you know anyone who is in the army or who has been? Tell me about him/her.
Yes, my brother. He now serving in the army. It will soon be him one year of service.

What do you think of people whose job is in the army?
They do a very useful job.

Do you think soldiers are well paid?
I don’t know, but a good paid for such work is desirable.

Have you ever lived in a country at war?
Yes, my country is now at war.

If you were the partner of a soldier who had just been sent to fight in a war, what would you include in his luggage?
I think I would give him the flag of our country so that he could proudly present it to everyone after the victory.

What things would you like to send your partner in the army?
I don’t know, I think the soldiers in the army are provided with all the necessary things.

What do you think soldiers away from home miss the most?
They miss their parents, relatives and friends.

What do you think soldiers find the most difficult to get used to?
I think it is difficult to be away from relatives.

What do you think is the average age for soldiers in the world?
I think the average age is 25.

Why do you think people want to become soldiers?
Because they want to defend their homeland.

How can the world be peaceful when other countries are not trying to bring peace?
We must choose the most powerful, peaceful and intelligent states that will be able to unite all countries.

Is war necessary?
No way. War leaves death, destruction, pain and new revenge. I’m in favor of a peaceful solution to the issue.

Has anyone in your family ever fought in a war?
Yes, my country is at war now, my brother is there.

Does war have any positive consequences for mankind?
Perhaps the traces left by the war serve as an example to other countries and prevent new wars from starting.

If war could be eliminated entirely, would there still be a use for armies?
I think yes, but with few soldiers.

Do you have a problem with women fighting in wars? Why or why not?
No, everyone has their own choice.

What are your feelings towards the military?
Strength, pride.

What kind of person makes an ideal soldier?
Strong, smart, patriotic person.

What causes countries to engage in a war?
The desire to have more space.

What cause would you fight/die for ?
Only for my homeland and relatives.

Do you think it is morally wrong to kill ?
Yes, it is wrong to kill someone, but there is no other way during war.

How could people resolve conflicts instead of through war?
This is a wrong option for me, but of through war the countries are forcibly fulfilling their wishes.

What do you understand by the phrase “might is right” ?
I understand force must be used to achieve victory.

Can you think of a war that you believe was justified?
I don’t know, for me the war in any case remains a war, there isn’t justified.

What is a hero ?
The hero is the soldier who is on the border, he doesn’t spare himself to protect those behind him