During the Viet War, the US Army had priority. USMC recruiters often walked amongst the new inductees (draftees) and selected the men that they wanted for the Marines; "you you and you, stand over there...you're going into the Marine Corps."
The USAF and USN had a waiting list for joining (as did the Army & Air National Guards & the USCG).
Steady employment.
As of now, military drafts are not actively used by most countries, including the United States, which relies on an all-volunteer force. However, many nations maintain the legal framework for conscription and can implement drafts in times of national emergency or conflict. Some countries, like Israel and South Korea, have mandatory military service for certain populations. The concept of a draft remains a topic of discussion regarding military readiness and civic responsibility in times of crisis.
He was an Artillery Officer.
Yes.
The US Marine Corps is a branch of the US Military. It is a part of the Department of the Navy. The commandant services on the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Steady employment.
The Executive branch drafts the budget and the Legislative branch approves it or makes changes to it.
No, it is independent of the military. It does use military people & equipment to assist. The first NASA astronauts were military pilots.
Marines corps
ideas and thoughts are often unfolding in first drafts
It has always been an all volunteer military with the only notable exceptions were drafts.
legislative branch
IIRC the USAF
Yes, the Air Force is a part of a branch in the Military.
Revision.
the marine corps sure are a military branch.
executive branch