- military service – służba wojskowa
- conscription – pobór do wojska
- army – armia
- command – dowództwo
- headquarters – kwatera główna
- barracks – koszary
- uniform – mundur
- helmet – hełm
- troops – oddziały
- platoon – pluton
- regiment – pułk
- rank – ranga, stopień wojskowy
- soldier – żołnierz
- officer – oficer
- recruit – rekrut
- infantry – piechota
- artillery – artyleria
- tank – czołg
- the navy – marynarka wojenna
- fleet – flota
- cruiser – krążownik
- battleship – pancernik
- submarine – łódź podwodna
- the air force – siły powietrzne
- air force base – baza lotnicza
- bomber – bombowiec
- fighter – myśliwiec
- jet plane – odrzutowiec
- weapon – broń
- ammunition – amunicja
The problem of conscription has always been a controversial issue. The opponents of compulsory military service claim that it does more harm than good. They maintain it is unnecessary in the modern world as most countries possess high-quality military equipment was well as nuclear weapons which can be operated by small force. Moreover, the experience of joining the army is unpleasant for most young men. Recruits hate the idea of spending months in barracks, wearing helmets and uniforms.
