most draftees were sent to line units as replacments. however, some draftees with special training like dental technicians, laboratory techncians, weapons specialist and so on.. were assigned to military units that used such special training.
McCain was still in High School during the war.
Yes, Johnny Podres served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He was drafted and spent a portion of his playing career in the military, which interrupted his time in Major League Baseball. After his service, he returned to the sport and became known for his success as a pitcher, particularly with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Personnel who ended up serving in the Rangers may have been drafted into the military, but they wouldn't have been drafted into the Rangers - you don't get selected to serve in a Ranger unit; you volunteer.
He must serve.
The Korean War primarily involved members of the Silent Generation, which includes individuals born from the mid-1920s to the early 1940s. Many young men from this generation were drafted or volunteered to serve during the conflict, which lasted from 1950 to 1953. Additionally, some members of the Greatest Generation, born before the Silent Generation, also participated, as they were still in their prime military years at the war's onset.
It is the same as being drafted. It is where your country informs you that you must serve in the military.
McCain was still in High School during the war.
As of 2021, transgender individuals are allowed to serve in the U.S. military, including being eligible for the draft.
Yes, Johnny Podres served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He was drafted and spent a portion of his playing career in the military, which interrupted his time in Major League Baseball. After his service, he returned to the sport and became known for his success as a pitcher, particularly with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
During wartime countries can (and do) require able bodied men that are old enough to serve in their military, This was done by both the Confederate and Union governments. It is called conscription, or being drafted.
Soldiers who were drafted in the South during the American Civil War were typically required to serve for three years. However, the duration could vary based on specific circumstances, such as changes in military needs or individual states' regulations. Additionally, those who were drafted could sometimes find ways to avoid service through exemptions or substitutions.
Personnel who ended up serving in the Rangers may have been drafted into the military, but they wouldn't have been drafted into the Rangers - you don't get selected to serve in a Ranger unit; you volunteer.
He must serve.
Being drafted into the military means being selected by the government to serve in the armed forces, usually during a time of war or national emergency. It involves a legal obligation to enlist and undergo training, potentially leading to deployment in combat or support roles. The draft can impact individuals' personal lives, careers, and families, as it often requires them to leave civilian life for military service. Drafted individuals may have limited choices regarding their assignments and may face significant physical and emotional challenges.
Conscription (the Draft)
They were drafted into the army ...................... Or they enlisted voluntarily
Remember that the Korean war was NEVER officially over, it was simply a suspension of warfare. The De-Militarised Zone is heavilly fortified on both sides, and the US and South Korean troops are on immediate call to defend the country.