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Civil protection

The purpose of the Civil Protection Organisation is to protect the public in the event of disasters and emergencies. Civil protection duties are performed by those who are unfit for military service, but fit for civil protection duties. People can also volunteer to perform civil protection duties. 

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Civilian service or civil protection? The two terms often cause confusion. Civilian service is performed by those who are unable to perform military service on grounds of conscience.
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