This chapter explores the adaptation of young civilians to military life during conscription, using a theoretical framework that differentiates between imitation, identification, internalization, and integration. The research categorizes socialization into primary, secondary, and tertiary stages. Scandinavian nations show the highest approval rates for adapting to military life, with most conscripts reporting successful adjustment. Variations in adaptation levels are attributed to cultural differences, expectations, foundational beliefs, personality traits, and emotional distance from home. Respondents from Sweden, Finland, and Norway demonstrate the most significant adaptation to military routines, highlighting the importance of this process for positive military experiences and support for conscription. However, adaptation to separation from family and friends varies, with Nordic recruits reporting fewer difficulties. The study highlights the cultural anchoring of conscription in these countries, facilitating adjustment and motivation among soldiers.