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