Two years solid training maybe not be pratical if all included and why just the army. The Nurses used to be as regimented as soldiers were i understand as were people in many jobs.
With all the flooding we could have people doing work to clear rivers and help bulid defences. During the snows instead of army on leave helping out people on call could be drafted in.
The flooding and snows have caused huge costs to the nation and its people.
Why not a Volunteer corp where people have to give time each year to the the country and its people. Would bring quite a few people back to earth.
We have people who are territorial forces and special police members who hold down jobs so just expanding that idea.
Yes I would include 60 odd year olds why not if you preach it for others be ready to do yourself. Always belived never ask others to do something you wouldn't do yourself..
Yes of course Women would be included.