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Latvias mandatory military training for high school students, including air rifle shooting, is a response to Russian threats. The intense program, lasting 112 hours over two years, covers various skills and is seen as a way to build responsible citizens, not just soldiers. Students, despite initial nerves, accept the training, viewing it as a means of national security. Instructors emphasize critical thinking and safety, with pacifists having the option for presentations. Latvias drafting system and NATOs potential involvement further underscore the importance of this training.

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