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With 57 participating and 11 cooperating states, the OSCE is the world's largest regional security organization. The arms control agreements date back to the early 1990s and were made in response to the arms race in Europe. In the military area, the OSCE strives to promote openness, transparency and cooperation among participating states. In this film, the individual arms control agreements are briefly presented and we go into more detail about the confidence- and security-building measures of the "Vienna Document".

The 2025 Military World Winter Games will be taking place in Switzerland. The Games will be held from 23 to 30 March 2025 in Central Switzerland and in the Goms region. Switzerland will be placing particular emphasis on sustainability and make this the first ever carbon-neutral Military World Games. Switzerland will also be organising parasports competitions, so that soldiers who have been injured on missions can take part in the Games. The International Military Sports Council (in French: Conseil International du Sport Militaire) CISM has 140 member states and is the world’s third-largest sports organisation. For more Information: https://www.armee.ch/cism

Switzerland to host the 2025 Military World Winter Games! The Military World Winter Games will take place from 23 to 30 March 2025 in Central Switzerland and in the Goms region. Switzerland will be placing particular emphasis on sustainability and make this the first ever carbon-neutral Military World Games. This clip was part of the candidacy dossier for the event.

Passing the exam marks the start of an instructive and interesting time as a military musician. Do you play a musical instrument? Would you like the chance to hone your skills for 18 weeks and play more music? Taking on musical challenges, rehearsing for a wide range of performances, giving concerts and taking part in tattoos or even conducting a musical formation: The training opportunities at military music recruit and cadre schools can open up unexpected possibilities. Assignments that form lasting memories, such as flag ceremonies, concerts and military tattoos, all make military music quite unique and the various music formations highlight its diversity.

Passing the exam marks the start of a memorable time as a military musician. Training during military service can open up unexpected opportunities. Assignments such as concerts, flag ceremonies and tattoos remain lasting memories.

Assignments that form lasting memories, such as flag ceremonies, concerts and military tattoos, all make military music quite unique and the various music formations highlight its diversity.