The Chief of the General Staff of Defense, General Gheorghiță Vlad, stated that every Romanian should know how to "shoot with a weapon to defend their family."

General Gheorghiță Vlad stated that all citizens of Romania should have minimal knowledge of weapon use to defend their families. He proposes a civic and military training program, emphasizing that the army is ready to implement such programs if there is a legal framework and budgetary resources. He also mentioned that mandatory military service will not be reintroduced, but voluntary military service for young people will be promoted, with financial benefits.