ISIS are trying to join German armed forces to get military training as forces chiefs call for security checks on new recruits

 ISIS are trying to join German armed forces to get military training they can use for terrorist attacks.

In light of the concerning revelation the armed forces are calling for all applicants to the military to be subject to a security check by its counter-intelligence agency.

The testing will start from July next year and the Government believes it will help the nation fight against extremists, terrorists and criminals.

However, such security screening would require changes in the laws governing the military.

A draft document justifying such changes, seen by the Welt am Sonntag newspaper, said there are indications that Islamists are trying to get 'so-called short-term servicemen into the armed forces' for training.

Germany is on edge after a series of violent attacks in July, two of which were claimed by Islamic State, and the interior minister has already announced plans to step up security.However, such security screening would require changes in the laws governing the military.