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To require someone to join the military. Military concription, the proper term for the draft, has been used worldwide since the Ottoman Empire in the 9th century. In the U.S., it has been activated during the Civil War, WWI, WWII, the Korean Conflict, and the Veitnam War.
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∙ 15y agoDrafting men for military service; TAKING men for military service. Of which the consequence of refusel is prison. Approximately 22,000 US men were indicted; 8,800 convicted; and 4,000 imprisoned for draft evasion during the Vietnam War.
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∙ 8y agothe military draft is when there is war and you are 18 your name is put up to draw if you are picked you go into the branch of military and there is nothing you can do about it.
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∙ 15y agoConscription The Selective Service.
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∙ 11y agoit is a good person
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What would it mean to make women eligible for the draft when the military does not currently have a draft?
The US military all ready has in place plans for a draft of women if/ when a draft is reintroduced. Women ARE eligible now in the eyes of the government, so they will be drafted.
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 a draft report?
It could mean a monthly report on the military draft, such as 40,000 men a month being inducted for military service in '68. A "draft" can also mean a "report"; such as, "...have the draft on my desk in the morning." A "draft" (rough draft) is like a practice report, a report that's still alittle messy and not sounding right for submission or publication; it still needs some work done on it. But, the draft tells the reader the meat of the subject matter, enough so, that he can begin correcting any errors, before final submission.
When the US military draft begin?
The US military draft began in the US Civil War (1861-1865).
How did Congress ensure that the military had enough troops to fight the war?
It depends on which war you're referring to, but the Congress has the authority to instate the "draft", where people are forced to join the military. The draft was last used in Vietnam.
What would it mean to make women eligible for the draft when the military does not currently have a draft?
The US military all ready has in place plans for a draft of women if/ when a draft is reintroduced. Women ARE eligible now in the eyes of the government, so they will be drafted.
What did 1A draft classification mean in Vietnam?
Available for military service
What does drafts mean?
A military draft is when the govornment has the right to call men age 18 and older to military action in a time of need. This is without enrollment in the forces, but is not optional. If we were to be in need of more military personel but not enough were enrolled these men would automatically be enlisted, trained, and sent to duty. Well, yes, but the question is under "Business", not "Military History." Draft simply means to produce a document, ie., draft a letter or report. In the financial industry it also means a check. Yes, both are right. Also, draft means to draw as in draftman or draftsperson. But to draw as in producing a document. As stated above. And...to draw as in drawing your number for a military draft. Wheew! And then there's a draft as in a breeze. Like: I feel a draft in the room. a selection of persons for required military service. Draft has several meaning, it might mean: - Compulsory military service (still happens in a lot of countries right now) - A preliminary version of a document (He wrote the first draft of this resume) - In the banking world, a bank draft is a paper that the bank gives you that is equivalent to cash.
What is subscription in the Civil War?
You might mean"CONscription" and if so that is another word for military draft,which is a legal requirement to serve in the military.
Use military draft in a sentence?
The people of the government tried to military draft me to fight for their country.
What is another word for forcing people into service?
slavery ___ If you mean military service, then conscription and the draft.
What does draft mean in government?
In military terms, a draft is when the government makes people fight in a war. If not enough people have enlisted, the government starts drafting people. Draft can also mean a wind coming through a wall or a type of beer.
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!
How did Joe Biden escape the military draft?
Draft dodger!
What is a draft report?
It could mean a monthly report on the military draft, such as 40,000 men a month being inducted for military service in '68. A "draft" can also mean a "report"; such as, "...have the draft on my desk in the morning." A "draft" (rough draft) is like a practice report, a report that's still alittle messy and not sounding right for submission or publication; it still needs some work done on it. But, the draft tells the reader the meat of the subject matter, enough so, that he can begin correcting any errors, before final submission.
Why isn't the military draft against the 13 amendment?
The 13th Amendment guarantees freedom from slavery for all people and has nothing to do with a military draft. The US also does not use a military draft to date.
Did World War 2 have a military draft?
Yes, WW2 had military draft in Britain, Canada and USA.
