Support for War Veterans and Ex-Soldiers of the Armed Forces of the Czech Republic

Jitka Laštovková; Václav Kmoníček

doi:10.21061/jvs.v10i2.472

Support for War Veterans and Ex-Soldiers of the Armed Forces of the Czech Republic

Journal of Veterans Studies

Volume 10 (2024): Issue 2

By: Jitka Laštovková and Václav Kmoníček

Open Access

|Apr 2024

Abstract

The article maps the possibilities of care for war veterans and former soldiers within the Armed Forces of the Czech Republic. It presents the legislative framework and definition of a veteran, reflects various aspects of care for war veterans and the risks they potentially face. It summarizes the various types of support that are offered to veterans by state and non-state components and adds to the context public opinion related to the armed forces in Czech society. In conclusion, it defines the areas that need to be focused on in the future.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.21061/jvs.v10i2.472 | Journal eISSN: 2470-4768

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Language: English

Page range: 6 - 14

Submitted on: Jun 30, 2023

Accepted on: Jul 26, 2023

Published on: Apr 23, 2024

Published by: Virginia Tech Publishing

In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services

Keywords:

Czech Armed Forces,

war veterans,

support,

ex-soldiers,

benefits for war veterans

© 2024 Jitka Laštovková, Václav Kmoníček, published by Virginia Tech Publishing
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