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that if someone wishes to serve in a specific type of armed forces, spe- cialty, or tactical unit, they should be directed there in exchange for appropriate, longer training corre- sponding to their specialty, espe- cially since such individuals may be interested in a longer commitment to the army later on. For the second group, the mentio- ned hypothetical training elements in the Territorial Defense forces and other formations, which will only be mobilized during wartime and where the required level of training will be lower than in operational forces, are natural. In such cases, the training period could also be shorter, and the target model for such individuals would be passive reserve. Finally, for the third group of indivi- duals, the establishment of a Corps of Civil Defense may provide an opportunity. Although it will not be a military formation, there are alre- ady provisions in the law regarding alternative service, and this is one of the possible avenues. It is conceivable that completing training for civil defense will be deemed equivalent to fulfilling the obligation of military service, leading to mobilization assignments to these formations. In such a case, the tra- ining would not be military in natu- re but would focus, for example, on performing tasks related to rescue operations, medical assistance, ma- intaining and operating shelters, and repairing critical infrastructure. As Ukrainian experiences show, this area of action, related to resilience, not just the defense of the state, is equally important for the war effort and the defense of independence as active combat on the front line. froncie. ANALISYS