Art. 59 FCSC from 2024

Art. 59 Military service and alternative service
1 Every Swiss man is required to do military service. Alternative civilian service shall be provided for by law.
2 Military service is voluntary for Swiss women.
3 Any Swiss man who does not do military or alternative service is liable to pay a tax. This tax is levied by the Confederation and assessed and collected by the Cantons.
4 The Confederation shall legislate for fair compensation for loss of income.
5 Persons who suffer damage to their health or lose their lives while doing military or alternative civilian service are entitled to appropriate support from the Confederation, whether for themselves or for their next of kin.
Es besteht kein Anspruch auf Aktualität und Vollständigkeit/Richtigkeit.