Petro’s Military Service U-Turn: Colombia’s Drastic Change
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Key Points about Extended Military Service (Decree Details):
* Service Location: The extended military service will be served within the same branch of the military where the initial service is being performed (Article 2.3.1.4.19.4).
* Requirements for Voluntary Extension:
- request Submission: A request for extension must be submitted at least four months before the discharge date to the unit commander.
- Performance Certificate: A positive performance evaluation from the unit commander is required.
- Disciplinary Record: The individual must have a clean disciplinary record - no penalties or administrative issues.
Additional Information:
* The decree also details requirements to access the voluntary extension of military service.
* President Gustavo Petro has announced an increase in the minimum wage for regular soldiers (image caption).
Images:
* The document includes two images:
* A decree related to military service.
* A photo of President Gustavo Petro announcing a minimum wage increase for soldiers.