Deutsch III NotizenEinheit: Rechte und Pflichten
Nach dem AbiturWas nun!?
Deutschdie Abiturientendie Entscheidung (-
en)die Möglichkeit (-en)die Wohnungdas Recht (-e)der Pflicht (-en)das Studiumdie Bewerber
Abitur graduatesdecision (-s)possibility (-ies)apartmentrightresponsibility/dutystudyapplicants
NOMENEnglisch
Deutschdie Abiturergebnisseder Bundeswehr
der Wehrpflichtdas Militärdienstdas Zivildienstdas Wahlrecht
Abitur resultsNational army of
Deutschlandconscription/draftmilitary servicecivil serviceright to vote
NOMENEnglisch
Deutschdie Hauptparteiendie Minderparteiendie
Wahlkampfplakate
major political parties
minor political parties
campaign posters
NOMENEnglisch
Deutschdie Arbeitsstelleder Berufdie Berufsausbildungdie Berufsschuledie
Verantwortlichkeitder Vertragder
Erwachsenwerden
job positioncareerapprenticeshipvocational schoolresponsibilitycontractact of becoming an
adult
NOMENEnglisch
Deutscheinziehensich entscheidenheiratenmietenannehmenunterschreiben
move intodecidemarryrenttake on/acceptsign
VERBENEnglisch
Deutschvolljährigselbstständig
of ageindependent/self-
sufficent
ADJEKTIVENEnglisch
Wehrpflicht = “compulsory service”
Most European countries have their own version of this
Began in Deutschland in 1956
Since then over 8.3 million men have completed their national service
Wehrpflicht
Men in Deutschland between 18 and 23 = serve 9 months in some type of national servicePrior to 2011 = requiredSince 2011 = voluntaryConstant debate about
making it required againWomen may volunteer
Allowed to do almost all the same jobs as men
Wehrpflicht
Militärdienst = military service
Can take place with any of the branches of the armed services
Luftwaffe = German Air Force
Men in educational or vocational training programs = can delay their service until completion of programs
Bundeswehr
Ensure national security and defense
International crisis management
Rescue and evacuation
Secure stability in Europe and the world
Duties of the Bundeswehr
Depends on the military branch (navy, army, air force, medical services, etc.)
Basic Training = 3 monthsIncludes: sports,
obstacle courses, shooting practice, etc.
Special Training (if needed) = 3 monthsFor tank drivers,
paratroopers, etc.
Grundwehrdienst = Basic Training
WEHRPFLICHT VOR DER REFORM
Wie lange? 9 MonateWer? alle Männer ab 18 (bis 23)Gehalt? 282-328 €Other benefits = food, housing, and medical
serivces are all free
Wehrdienst nach der ReformWas? FreiwilligendienstWer? Männer und Frauen ab 18Gehalt? 778 -1.100 EuroWie lange? 12-23 Monate
Zivildienst = civilian service civilian branch of national service
Good for “conscientious objectors” = against war , violence, etc.Men must petition to do this
Zivis = people working in civil service
Zivildienst = social work in hospitals, retirement homes, and emergency medical services
Rare cases = work in environmental protection, agriculture, and public administration
Zivildienst
Wehrpflicht
Since 1975 = women allowed in the military medical corps and the military band
Since 2001 = women allowed to be soldiers
Proportion of women as national soldiers in 2011 = 9%
Frauen in der Bundeswehr