Ministry of Defense: Conducting Military Service Registration According to Law is a Unique and Honorable "Coming of Age Ceremony"
1月24日下午，国防部新闻局副局长、国防部新闻发言人蒋斌大校就近期涉军问题发布消息。
记者：《兵役登记工作规定》施行后，部分网民对兵役登记进行热议，有的认为登记了就要参军入伍，有的认为无参军意愿可以不用登记等。请问对此有何评论？
蒋斌：关于兵役登记工作，网上有不少讨论。需要强调的是，兵役法规定年满18周岁的男性公民都应当进行初次兵役登记，但进行兵役登记并不意味着一定要到军队服役。第一，组织开展兵役登记是为了掌握适龄公民服兵役能力状况，为军队征集高素质兵员奠定基础，兵役机关将综合考虑多方面因素严格筛查、择优遴选。第二，兵役登记主要由公民通过“全国征兵网”（https://www.gfbzb.gov.cn/）自主完成。如想要报名参军，在兵役登记时选择“继续进行本年度参军报名”；如暂时没有参军意愿，选择“仅兵役登记”。第三，相关法律法规对未按照要求进行兵役登记的法律责任作出了规定，各级人民政府兵役机关每年会同教育、公安等部门查验公民兵役登记凭证，督促落实登记工作，同时加强对公民兵役登记信息保密管理。
国无防不立，民无兵不安。依法进行兵役登记是每名适龄男性公民的法律义务，也是一份独特而光荣的“成人礼”。希望广大青年积极响应号召，履行好兵役登记义务，为建设巩固国防和强大军队贡献青春力量！
The Ministry of National Defense of China emphasized the importance of military service registration for male citizens aged 18 and above during a press briefing on January 24. The spokesperson clarified that while registration is mandatory, it does not obligate individuals to serve immediately. The ministry aims to ensure a high-quality recruitment process and will verify compliance with registration laws annually.
- Military service registration is mandatory for male citizens aged 18 and above in China.
- Registration does not necessarily mean immediate military service.
- Citizens can choose to register without the intention to enlist.
- The government will verify compliance with registration requirements annually.
- The process is seen as a legal obligation and a rite of passage for young men.