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How could one obtain a deferment or conscientious objector status?
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Become a man of the cloth, or a college professor. Those two professions are fairly traditional.
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Who were the conscientious objectors?
Conscientious objectors, were a class (category) of men, who when INDUCTED (conscripted/drafted) into military service, would express their beliefs that it was wrong to kill other human beings, and they themselves would prefer that the US government not put them into a situation that might call for them to have to kill or harm another human being. The majority of Conscientious Objectors accepted induction into the military, and were assigned non-combat duties (rear jobs) such as clerks, religious dutes (the Chaplin service within the military), but the vast majority of them served in the military's MEDICAL CORPS. Which unfortunately, placed many of them in harm's way, when they became MEDIC's on the battlefield's of Vietnam. The status of "Conscientious Objector" may have also reached the level of abuse, by resisting the "draft" as conscientious objectors. That status may not have been valid (for avoiding military service to their country) for the vast majority of Conscientious objectors, as the military did (and still does) have more than enough jobs (MOS's-Military Occupational Specialties) for them to maintain their beliefs of not harming their fellow human beings, while still serving their country. Consequently, many conscientious objectors were looked upon as draft evaders.
What were the two ways in which a man could exempt himself from the draft?
There were probably more than two. One would be 'medically unfit' - for instance, having nerve damage that limited upper arm strength. Another would be 'conscientious objector' status, generally due to a religious belief that forbids violence. A third, used frequently during the Vietnam war era, was 'successfully enrolled in higher education'.
What is a CO status pertaining to the Vietnam War?
A CO or conscientious objector is someone who, for religious reasons, will not handle any weapon. Many were Seventh Day Adventists, although other religions also held such beliefs.Most were assigned duties such as VA or other Hospital duties for two years in lieu of being drafted for the same period. Others were drafted anyway, but worked as medics and were not required to train on or carry a weapon.Some war protesters tried to use CO status to avoid the draft. If this belief was something relatively new in a person, and not a life-long conviction, it didn't always fly with draft officials. Another very different use of 'CO' is Commanding Officer. The term has been used in the US military for many decades. For example: In the US Army, the CO of a company, battery or troop is the Company/Battery/Troop Commander, usually a Captain. The CO of a battalion or squadron is the battalion/squadron commander, usually a Lieutenant Colonel. The term is also used in the US Navy, Air Force, Marines, etc.
What was the status of combat in Europe in 1914 and what was the status of diplomatic efforts to end the war at the time?
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What were the World War 2 draft classifications?
Registered for the draft, but deferred by age (over 28). Typically a 1H person registered for the draft but was never called for a physical. It was considered unlikely that person would be called up. But in World War 2, male civilians up to the age of 44 were drafted into the armed services. Many, of course, had already enlisted before they would have been drafted.
What status did Alvin York apply for but was denied?
A segregant. Expanded answer: Not a segregant. He applied for and was denied status as a Conscientious Objector.
What does a conscientious objector do?
They perform alternative service usually in medical or mental health facilities.A conscientious objector (CO) is a person that will not carry arms but will instead help out in medical, kitchen or "non-bloody" work
How could you avoid doing National Service?
That was an Australian "draftee." In Vietnam, Australians called them "National Servicemen." Probably the same reasons a US male avoided service...probably a college deferment, or a conscientious objector status; and most definitely if the man was physically or mentally unfit.
What did Muhammad Ali do to go against the Vietnam war?
To go against the Vietname War, Muhammad Ali and applied for Conscientious Objector exemption status from the draft, claiming status as a religious minister.
Did Bernie Sanders serve in the military?
No, Bernie Sanders applied for conscientious objector status (he avoided it) during the Vietnam War draft, but was too old to be drafted when his number came up.
Why did the US Supreme Court reverse Mohammad Ali's conviction for draft-dodging?
The US Supreme Court overturned Casius Clay's (Mohammad Ali) conviction in Clay v. United States, 403 U.S. 698 (1971), for procedural reasons.Clay was arrested and convicted in US District Court (upheld by the Fifth Circuit) for refusing to report for induction after he was drafted and denied conscientious objector status during the Vietnam War. The Court held that the government had failed to properly identify the reason for disallowing Clay's petition as a conscientious objector, and overturned the conviction.
Who were the conscientious objectors?
Conscientious objectors, were a class (category) of men, who when INDUCTED (conscripted/drafted) into military service, would express their beliefs that it was wrong to kill other human beings, and they themselves would prefer that the US government not put them into a situation that might call for them to have to kill or harm another human being. The majority of Conscientious Objectors accepted induction into the military, and were assigned non-combat duties (rear jobs) such as clerks, religious dutes (the Chaplin service within the military), but the vast majority of them served in the military's MEDICAL CORPS. Which unfortunately, placed many of them in harm's way, when they became MEDIC's on the battlefield's of Vietnam. The status of "Conscientious Objector" may have also reached the level of abuse, by resisting the "draft" as conscientious objectors. That status may not have been valid (for avoiding military service to their country) for the vast majority of Conscientious objectors, as the military did (and still does) have more than enough jobs (MOS's-Military Occupational Specialties) for them to maintain their beliefs of not harming their fellow human beings, while still serving their country. Consequently, many conscientious objectors were looked upon as draft evaders.
How do you legally avoid drafting?
There are many waivers that exist in the Selective Service system, including but not limited to Conscientious Objector status, which is essentially someone whose belief system does not coincide with forced military action.This would be the primary and most commonly known form of legal avoidance of draft eligibility.
What reason for a non deployable status should be applied to a Soldier with postpartum operational deferment?
medical
Which groups were conscientious objectors to the Vietnam war?
Men that ran out of options such as college deferments, going to Canada, didn't want to permanently injure themselves by intentionally failing the military's medical physical, simply tried for the conscientious objector status.
Can you still get federal student loans if you have defaulted on other student loans that are now deferred?
If your loans are in a Deferment, then they were never in a Default status, they may have been delinquent. You are not eligible for Deferment while loans are Default. So to answer your question, yes you are eligible to take out additional loans if you are in a Deferment.
What were the two ways in which a man could exempt himself from the draft?
There were probably more than two. One would be 'medically unfit' - for instance, having nerve damage that limited upper arm strength. Another would be 'conscientious objector' status, generally due to a religious belief that forbids violence. A third, used frequently during the Vietnam war era, was 'successfully enrolled in higher education'.
