Unarmed. This involves citizens participating in the defense of the state using non-military, non-violent means.
Armed. This involves citizens participating in the defense of the state using military means by joining the Lithuanian armed forces.
The Constitution of the Republic of Lithuania states that the defense of the Lithuanian state against foreign armed attack is the right and duty of every citizen of the Republic of Lithuania.
Unarmed national defense
Resilience is the ability of citizens to withstand any disruption to society during times of unrest. Once the disruption is over, it is important to adapt to the changed circumstances as quickly as possible. Resilience reduces the ability of hostile forces to negatively impact the state and society. Citizens’ knowledge of modern security threats, critical thinking, and digital literacy are particularly important in this regard.
Civic will is the determination of all citizens, regardless of their age or views, to fight for the freedom of their country and resist aggressors by all means recognised by international law. Civic will is an important deterrent: it encourages citizens to actively participate in preparing for the defense of the state, and potential aggressors, seeing the determination of society to resist, may be more inclined to abandon their intentions to invade.
Knowledge and skills – acquiring them ensures that citizens’ participation in civil resistance becomes a real defensive force. You can acquire and test your basic knowledge of civil resistance, mobilization, and other topics on the informational and educational platform “Mobilization School”.
Armed national defense
Compulsory military service:
Permanent compulsory initial military service;
Training of junior officers;
Training and exercises for active reserve soldiers.
Voluntary forms of service:
Voluntary non-regular military service;
Professional military service;
Studies at the Lithuanian Military Academy.
Information on preparedness for extreme situations is available at www.lt72.lt
