Word: hasler
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Even before the referendum, the army began a campaign of self- rehabilitation. It announced that some reforms were being considered, including, at last, alternative service for conscientious objectors and an end to reserve service at 42. After the voting, General Heinz Hasler, who will take command of the military on Jan. 1, averred that the army had much to do: "Everything must be done to restore the people's conviction that military defense is needed" -- a clear acknowledgment that even the leadership of a citizens' army cannot long ignore great changes in the citizenry...