If they are mobilizing former troops, these guys need orientation—not recruit training. I doubt they are on any front lines within a week—but their ramp up time should be short.
The muster is in total disarray with mostly minorities being called up regardless of age, military service, or health. Even people with prior service are sometimes turned away.
City folk are being tread on lightly so as to avoid riots and protests, while allowing any potential revolutionary leaders to flee the country.