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You have to register by law if you are male upon turning 18. If you dont then you will be exempt from some federal jobs and most all government jobs.
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∙ 14y agoYes. You can't be drafted if you don't register! Approximately 4,000 US males went to Federal Prison during the Vietnam War for draft evasion.
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When did mandatory military draft stop in the U.S.?
I was doing a project on this, and I think it ended after the Vietnam war in 1973, do to the war being heavily protested and rioted against.
How did the military draft cause social problems in the north during the civil war?
The Civil War was extremely unpopular war at the outset. A mandatory draft was considered unnecessary. The risk of death was high. It caused riots and other protests.
Is there a military draft today?
my friend showed me a letter he got that had him sign up for an army draft and then a few days later my mom's friend's son got the same letter so i think there is a military draft going on now.
Describe three reasons why the American public did not support Americas involvement in the Vietnam War?
The military draft. The military draft. And of course, the military draft. If people are NOT involved...they simply do not care. When they received that draft notice in the US Mail...they very suddenly cared!
What is the term for the mandatory calling of men for the armed services during a war?
A draft
When did mandatory selective service end?
While a form of Selective Service registration remains a requirement in the United States for males reaching the age of 18, the draft (actually mandatory military service) ended in the US in 1973.
What is another term for the draft?
In other countries it is called conscription, or mandatory military service.
What is it called when people are made to enlist in the miltary?
Mandatory or forced enlistment in the military is called conscription or the draft.
What was the mandatory call up for young US men for military service during World War 2?
There are several names for it, depending on where it's implemented. In the US, it's known as the draft. Generally, a mandatory military service requirement is known as conscription, and different governments may call it by various names (e.g., National Service).
What is a mandatory draft?
That or prison.
Is one required to enlist in the military?
In most countries, enlisting in the military is not mandatory. However, there are countries with mandatory military service laws that require all eligible citizens to serve in the military for a specified period. It's important to check the requirements and laws of your specific country to understand if military service is mandatory or voluntary.
What does draftee mean?
A draftee is a person who is or has been the subject of a draft, whether talking about mandatory military enrollment or sports related drafts.
Why does Israel have a military draft?
Many smaller countries (including Israel) have mandatory drafts since they would never be able to assemble a large enough military force without a mandatory draft. Israel remains in a state of war with several Middle Eastern states and is dealing with internal strife because of the Palestinian situation, as a result Israel needs to be capable of a strong military defense.
Mandatory handgun registration in Texas?
No, Texas does not require handgun registration.
When did mandatory military draft stop in the U.S.?
I was doing a project on this, and I think it ended after the Vietnam war in 1973, do to the war being heavily protested and rioted against.
Why is the us military sending out draft registration letters my son just got one today 03-08-2011?
Because he turned 18.
Why does the US not have a military draft?
There is currently no need for a draft. The numbers are being met through volunteers. There is still a requirement for registration, so that it would take very little to put it into effect if the need should arise.
