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What was the draft system?

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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.


How were boys drafted into the Vietnam war?

During the Vietnam War, the Selective Service System implemented a draft lottery system. All male citizens and residents between the ages of 18 and 26 were eligible for the draft. The lottery was based on birthdates, and those with lower numbers were more likely to be called for military service. The draft was controversial and led to widespread protests and resistance.


What problems occurred with the draft?

Protests and riots, and a flooded federal legal system (conscription is a federal law not a state law).

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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 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.


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

yes national lottery


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

SSS Selective Service System


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.


In what year of this century did the US switch from a military draft system to an all-volunteer force?

1973