The ministry stated that the response rate improved following initial reminders, marking a successful commencement of the military registration process. Earlier claims suggesting that nearly a quarter of recipients ignored the correspondence were deemed inaccurate. Additionally, the ministry confirmed that assessments and enlistments have already begun for those who submitted positive responses. The new military service model aims to increase the number of active Bundeswehr personnel from approximately 184,000 to as many as 270,000 by 2035, with the potential for a mandatory service requirement to be considered by the Bundestag if targets are not met.