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Register for the draft; be a able bodied male. For certain men and certain criminal justice proceedings, Judges often gave a man a man a choice: Army or Prison. Many a man serving in the Vietnam War, were there because a Judge gave him a second chance. Some men may have blown that second chance, but many more didn't, and came out the better for it.
Another class of enlistees during the war were men that enlisted into the Army/Air National Guards, US Coast Guard, US Navy or US Air Force. These enlistments were done more often than not to avoid service in the Marines or Army. And there were waiting lists to join those services. You'd put your name on a clip board and when a vacancy occurred (a man's enlistment was up, transfer, etc.) you could enter that branch of service. The catch was, joining those services required more than two years of active duty, usually 3 or 4 years...the Guard required 6 years of active uniformed drills. But if they went Army or Marines they could enlist for just two years...but then they were gambling...a good chance of going to Vietnam.
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∙ 11y agoThe draft age was 18-45 years old
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What were some changes in governmenting after the Vietnam war?
End of the draft; a new all volunteer military. New adult age was 18 (adult age during the war was age 21).
What was the enlistment age for the 2 14th battalion?
The enlistment age for the 2/14th Battalion was 18 over
Why was the voting age changed in the 1970s?
The Vietnam war
How many soldiers under age 18 was in the Vietnam war?
See website: Statistics About the Vietnam War. Recommended by the History Channel.
What is the age limit for women in military?
The age limit for women in the military varies depending on the country and the specific branch of the military. In many countries, there is no specific age limit for women in the military, and they can serve as long as they meet the physical and medical requirements. It's best to consult the specific regulations of the country and branch of military you are interested in for accurate information.
Why could 18 year olds not vote during the Vietnam war?
During the 1960's age 21 was an adult; under the age of 21 was a minor.
When did George McNamara die?
The Secretary of war during Vietnam The Secretary of war during Vietnam
What age did you have to be to fly a fighter plane in world war 1?
Basic enlistment age. Most countries it was 18.
What amendment was passed during the Vietnam war?
The 26th Amendment in 1971. It lowered the voting age from 21 to 18.
Drafting age during the Vietnam war?
i think it was 16 i am not positive but i think
What were some changes in governmenting after the Vietnam war?
End of the draft; a new all volunteer military. New adult age was 18 (adult age during the war was age 21).
Lowest voting age in national elections?
During the Vietnam War, many Vietnam veterans criticized the U.S. government for forcing them to go to war at the age of eighteen but not allowing them to vote until age 21. As a result, the U.S. Constitution was amended in 1971, lowering the minimum voting age to 18.
What was the age to be in the Israeli Army?
ages 17-49 Mandatory Male Enlistment Age (for the populations subject to mandatory enlistment): 17-21 Mandatory Female Enlistment Age (for the populations subject to mandatory enlistment): 17-20
What was the enlistment age for the 2 14th battalion?
The enlistment age for the 2/14th Battalion was 18 over
What was the maximum age for enlistment in World War 2?
In the US, 45 years of age was the cut-off for drafting and enlisting. Of course, when national guard and reserve units were activated, many soldiers were over that age and stayed with their units. The average age for the US fighting man in WW2 was 26, as opposed to 21 in WW1 and 19 in Vietnam.
Examine the events leading to the intervention of US in vietnamese war?
The atomic age (1945) was the sole event leading into the Vietnam War. 1. No atomic age, no cold war. 2. No cold war; no Vietnam War.
Why was the voting age changed in the 1970s?
The Vietnam war
