2015-06-01 an important role in engaging participation among the Swedish population. The Swedish Armed Forces needs extensive support from the whole society in its task to defend the country. The Swedish Armed Forces military units are to consist of two types of personnel categories: full-time personnel, (professional officers and squad leaders, soldiers and sailors – labelled as GSS/K) and reserve personnel (reserve officers and squad leaders, soldiers and sailors – labelled as GSS/T). However, in addition, there are squad leaders, soldiers and sailors who do not have an employment with the Armed Forces, but are obliged by law to compulsory service in a unit in case of raised alert or war. These individuals have previously been conscripts or are former employees of the Armed Forces. In war, there will also be civilian employees of the Armed Forces obliged by law to serve in the units. Recruitment and staffing of full-time personnel is working according to the Armed Forces planning, though early dropouts are cause for concern. However, recruitment of reserve squad leaders, soldiers and sailors (GSS/T) have proved to be problematic. A significant portion of the positions in units in this category is still staffed by the old recruitment conscription system. It is important that efforts to recruit GSS/T continue. The dependence of conscripted personnel in order to fully man all units will remain throughout and beyond the period of 2016-2020. Thus, there is in practice a third category of personnel serving in case of raised alert or war. Taking note of this fact, this bill introduces a new personnel category consisting of squad leaders, soldiers and sailors that are not currently employed by the Armed Forces but who have either been conscripts or formerly been employed by the Armed Forces. This category is called GSS/P. The basic military training will be changed in order to allow individuals who have completed basic training, to be assigned to a unit immediately after the training. Basic training should comprise 9-12 months (4-7 months for the Home Guard). A well-functioning system for reserve officers is important. This system will be used to fill positions that primarily require service in rehearsal exercises and when a unit is activated or mobilized. Reserve officers, like other reserve personnel, are a cost effective way to man the Armed Forces. The guiding principle for the reserve system should be the warfighting needs of the units. Initial training of tactical reserve officers shall be conducted through in-house training and education for those who already have or will acquire a civilian academic degree. This is the most cost efficient way to quickly strengthen the reserve system. This training should begin as soon as possible. There are, however, challenges in the recruitment and retention of personnel, which means that there is a continuous need for reform. The recruitment and retention of personnel should be analysed furthered. A study will be commissioned to suggest a 13