Kampong Speu:The President announced that priority will be given to volunteers to perform military service, but those who do not volunteer will be forced to serve.

According to Ministry of Information Kingdom of Cambodia, His Excellency President Hun Sen, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, presided over the opening ceremony of the first generation of military conscription training in 2026 on the afternoon of November 9, 2026. This historically significant ceremony took place at the Coastal Defense Command Training School in Phnom Sruoch District, Kampong Speu Province.

During the event, the Prime Minister emphasized the principle of applying for military service. The district military cannot accept applications all year round, limiting the registration period to 10 days or 5 to 10 days for continuous registration. The Prime Minister urged young people wishing to voluntarily join the military to apply swiftly, as the Royal Government will prioritize volunteers; however, compulsory measures will be enforced for those who do not volunteer fully, in accordance with the law.

The King noted the symbolic choice of November 9, the national independence anniversary and the birthday of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (November 9, 1953), for launching the evening training session. This date marks a significant historical event for the first generation of conscripts, following the consideration of the military conscription law since 2000, its initial issuance in 2006, and subsequent amendments to fit the current context, culminating in its official implementation in 2026.