vassals.
Vassals were appointed by a lord to protect him in exchange of land.
Tax paid as military service to feudal lords and Kings in medieval period was called SOCAGE.
The military service is called the service, because people are serving their country.
SCUTAGE
In other countries it is called conscription, or mandatory military service.
The medal is properly called: "Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal", and one does not personally apply for the award. One must be recommended for the award by a higher authority, such as a commanding officer.
Draft, conscription, or compulsory service.
Tax paid as military service to feudal lords and Kings in medieval period was called SOCAGE.
Enforced military service ordered by the government is called conscription or (colloquially) "the draft."
Draft, conscription, or compulsory service.
tour
The military service is called the service, because people are serving their country.
That is called an 'Alliance' or a 'defence pact'
Soldier or defence personnel.
That is called an 'Alliance' or a 'mutual defence pact'
SCUTAGE
Conscientious objectors . _Sharc:
I thinks its called a Tour or Tour of Duty