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During the Vietnam War , the U.S.a used the draft system, that is you could be drafted into the army, navy or air force.

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What was one criticism of the Vietnam-era draft system?

If mom and dad have money, the draft dodger either went to college or they hired an attorney.


Is the price of a military cheaper with or without a military draft?

The military draft system is rather complex and involves tens of thousands of people throughout the US. If there is no draft, then advertising budgets for recruiting have to be much larger. It would be hard to compare, as the draft is needed when there is a vast need for large numbers of soldiers.


Did they draft in the Iraq war?

Ever since the First Gulf War (1990), hardly a year goes by where we aren't inundated by rumors of re-instatement of a military draft. In December 2007, the Selective Service System announce that it plans to conduct a comprehensive test of the draft system sometime in 2009. This, coupled President Bush increasing our force size in Iraq, has caused a flurry of newspaper editorials, speculating about the possibility of a draft. The draft for the Iraq mission is not needing to be put in use.


Was there a lottery draft in 1967?

Yes, there was a lottery draft in 1967, specifically for the Vietnam War. The United States implemented a draft lottery system to select individuals for military service, as the demand for troops increased. This system aimed to make the draft process more equitable by randomly selecting numbers corresponding to birth dates, determining the order in which eligible men would be called to service. The lottery was conducted on December 1, 1969, but the draft itself was in effect starting in the 1960s, with various changes over the years.


What reform did the selective service system put in place toward the end of the Vietnam war?

Toward the end of the Vietnam War, the Selective Service System implemented a lottery system for draft selection, introduced in 1969. This reform aimed to make the draft process more equitable by randomly selecting individuals based on their birth dates, rather than relying on the previous system that often disproportionately affected lower-income and minority populations. This change was part of broader efforts to address public discontent with the draft and the war itself.

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What stopped in 1973?

The U.S. Military draft system


Why was a lottery system put in place for the military draft?

to create a more fair system.


Select any organization and draft its AIS?

Accounting Information System


What were the draft numbers for 1965?

The draft numbers for 1965 were part of the U.S. military draft system established during the Vietnam War era. In that year, the Selective Service System assigned lottery numbers based on birthdates, with the first draft lottery held on December 1, 1969, for men born in 1944 to 1950. However, in 1965 specifically, the draft was still based on classifications rather than a lottery system, and the numbers were assigned to registrants based on their age and deferments. The draft continued to evolve throughout the Vietnam War, impacting many young men in the U.S. during that time.


What are the 3 initials of the former draft organization?

SSS Selective Service System


What was one criticism of the Vietnam-era draft system?

If mom and dad have money, the draft dodger either went to college or they hired an attorney.


Is the price of a military cheaper with or without a military draft?

The military draft system is rather complex and involves tens of thousands of people throughout the US. If there is no draft, then advertising budgets for recruiting have to be much larger. It would be hard to compare, as the draft is needed when there is a vast need for large numbers of soldiers.


What are the 3 initials of the Former US draft organization?

SSS Selective Service System


Was there any kind of draft system for world war 1?

yes national lottery