The Conscription Act of 1917
Approximately 10 million American men were drafted into military service during World War II through the Selective Service System. The draft began in 1940, and millions more volunteered, contributing to a total military force of around 16 million Americans who served in the armed forces during the war. The draft was a crucial mechanism to meet the manpower needs of the military during the extensive conflict.
Women were, and are never DRAFTED. only men.
Asian Americans who were drafted into military service during World War I gained significant visibility and recognition, which helped challenge prevailing stereotypes and discrimination against them. Their participation in the war effort contributed to a gradual shift in public perception, fostering a sense of patriotism and belonging within American society. Furthermore, their service laid the groundwork for subsequent civil rights advancements and contributed to the fight for greater acceptance and rights for Asian Americans in the years that followed.
Able bodied US males had to be in good physical condition to meet military standards. When drafted, if the man failed his medical exam, he was classified as 4F, UNFIT for military duty, and rejected from military service.
College students and mentally/physically unfit men are usually deferred from military service.
They were required to register for military service.
The act required all men in the U.S. between the ages of 21 and 30 to register for military service.
Americans didn't like being drafted into military service; which is why you have an all volunteer army (military) today. The South Vietnamese liked Americans, they thought American GIs were funny and friendly.
a person who is drafted into military service
Yes, dual citizens can be drafted into the military in some countries, depending on their laws and regulations regarding military service.
Yes, doctors can be drafted into military service during times of war to provide medical care to soldiers and civilians.
To prepare the u.s . Military ,congress passed the selective service act in 1917. The act required men between the ages of 21 and 30 to register to be draft. Almost 3million Americans were drafted into service in World War 1.
Women were, and are never DRAFTED. only men.
About 17.86 million Americans were in the service at some time during WWII.
Japanese males were CONSCRIPTED (Drafted) into military service.
some would leave the country
No, to be drafted means that you are compelled to go somewhere (usually into military service). Thus you can not be drafted OUT of somewhere. If you are forcibly told you can no longer attend a school you are "expelled" from that school.