Military Service - Countries With Mandatory Military Service - Colombia - Military Situation Arrangements Procedure

Military Situation Arrangements Procedure

1 Registration in the Military District with the following documents

• Birth certificate
• Photocopy of identity document
• Income statement or proof of income
• Two 3X3.5 photos with blue background

2 First medical examination

• Determines the ability of citizens for military service.

3 Second medical examination (optional)

• Only for those men who claim an undetected disability, and to dispute the disabilities detected in the first test.

4 Filing claims and exemptions

• The commander of the District receives and studies the legal evidence to sustain the exemption after the first medical examination fifteen (15) days prior to incorporation

5 Concentration and incorporation

• Meeting at a particular location where personnel are assigned to perform compulsory military service in the ranks of the Army, Navy, Air Force, National Police or the INPEC.

6 Classification

• Settlement fee corresponding to the tax must be paid to the state by the citizens who do not enter the military (Military Compensation Fee).

NOTE: When completing their final high school year, young graduates must present their registered diploma to the Military District commander. Those who fail their final year must restart the process.