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Enforced military service ordered by the government?

Enforced military service ordered by the government is called conscription or (colloquially) "the draft."


What is the responsibility of the selective service system?

to select people for military service


How many Mormons served in world war 2 korean war vietnam war iraq war Afghanistan?

It would be impossible to know, since Mormons are not required to disclose their religion to the military, and service members are not required to disclose their military service to their church. Thousands upon thousands of Mormons have served in these wars, both for the United States military and for other nations.


Is the Universal Military and Training Act of 1951 a part of the military armed forces in force today?

The Universal Military Training and Service Act of 1951 was a U.S. law that mandated military service for young men, but it has not been in effect since it expired in 1973. While the act was significant during the Cold War era, the U.S. military currently operates under an all-volunteer force. Today, there is no mandatory military service, although men are still required to register for the Selective Service System.


What act required men to register with the government to be randomly selected for military service?

The act that required men to register with the government for random military service selection is the Selective Service Act of 1940, also known as the Burke-Wadsworth Act. This act was enacted in response to the growing threat of war in Europe and Asia, and it established the first peacetime draft in the United States. It required all men between the ages of 21 and 35 to register with their local draft boards.

Related Questions

What did the Selective Service Act mean for all African Americans?

They were required to register for military service.


a system that required military service?

conscription


Is the military service in France required?

No. The French military is a volunteer force.


What is the minimum IQ required for military service?

The minimum IQ required for military service varies by branch, but generally falls around the 85-92 range.


Which is required by law of all American men who are at least 18?

Most males are required to register for the selective service when they turn 18. In case of an emergency they can be called for a military draft.


When a male turns eight teen is it required to sign up for a military branch?

You are required to register with Selective Service, the organization that keeps track of military-aged men. You are not required to sign up for military service, and the US does not at present have a draft.


What is the minimum IQ cutoff required for individuals to qualify for military service?

The minimum IQ cutoff required for individuals to qualify for military service is typically around 83 to 92, depending on the branch of the military.


Who is allowed to serve in the military in Germany?

Anyone 18 or over. Military service is required for males when they turn 18. They are allowed to do civil service if they do not wish to serve in the military but this takes longer. Women are not required to serve.


Selective service act?

Required men to register with the govt. for a draft, in order to be randomly selected for military service. May, 1917


Where was conscription?

Conscription is the required service of citizens in the military. It is often called the draft. Several nations still have conscription such as South Korea and Thailand.


What was military service paid as tax called in medieval times?

Tax paid as military service to feudal lords and Kings in medieval period was called SOCAGE.


Feudalism was agreement to exchange military service for?

Feudalism is the form of government and the nobility were required to give so many days a month to the king for military training/service.