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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.


What year did selective service registration end?

Selective Service registration in the United States did not officially end, as the system remains in place. However, the last draft was held in 1973, transitioning the military to an all-volunteer force. While registration for the draft is still required for men aged 18-25, no draft has been implemented since then.


When was the draft last used to provide manpower for the nations armed forces?

The draft was last used in the United States during the Vietnam War, with the final conscription occurring in 1973. After the end of the draft, the U.S. transitioned to an all-volunteer military force. Although the draft has not been reinstated since, the Selective Service System remains in place, requiring males to register for potential conscription in the event of a national emergency.


Can you be drafted into the military more than once?

Depends on the laws in place at that time, in that country. As of right now, there IS no draft in the US (has not been since about 1973) so in the US, you cannot be drafted once.


What two ways could a person in the north avoid draft?

A person in the North could avoid the draft by obtaining a medical exemption, which would require proof of physical or mental health issues that rendered them unfit for service. Another option was to pay for a substitute, allowing them to financially compensate someone else to take their place in the military.

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Will the Hardy Boys reunite at the next draft lottery?

It is unknown when the next Draft lottery will take place, and whether the Hardys will get back together.


What was my draft lottery numbers born may 9 1955?

If you were born on May 9, 1955, your draft lottery number would have been assigned during the Vietnam War era draft lottery. The draft lottery for those born in 1955 took place on December 1, 1969, and the numbers were drawn randomly. Those with lower numbers were called for service first. However, specific draft lottery numbers can vary, so you would need to look up the particular draw results for that date to find your exact number.


When is the NBA draft lottery 2009?

The 2009 nba lottery takes place at may 20th i think The 2009 nba lottery takes place at may 20th i think No, it's on 5/19/09 - go to nba.com, click on the Schedule tab, then pick Calendar from the drop down menu.


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.


When is the NBA draft lottery?

The 2009 nba lottery takes place at may 20th i think The 2009 nba lottery takes place at may 20th i think No, it's on 5/19/09 - go to nba.com, click on the Schedule tab, then pick Calendar from the drop down menu.


When does the lottery take place in the book The Lottery?

The NBA lottery began in 1985 but did not reach its present style until 1987. Prior to 1985, a coin flip determined the draft pick overall.


Who gets the first overall pick in the hockey draft?

The first pick is determined by a lottery system. All fourteen teams that did not qualify for the playoffs have a chance. 30th place team has a 25% chance while 17th has a 0.5% chance


Enactment of military draft causes major riot in new york city?

The New York City Draft Riots took place from July 13 to July 16 of 1863.


When was the draft last used to provide manpower for the nations armed forces?

The draft was last used in the United States during the Vietnam War, with the final conscription occurring in 1973. After the end of the draft, the U.S. transitioned to an all-volunteer military force. Although the draft has not been reinstated since, the Selective Service System remains in place, requiring males to register for potential conscription in the event of a national emergency.


Was a male required to register for the military draft in 1967?

Yes. The current Selective Service Act has been in place since 1948.


What events were influenced in America from the Vietnam War?

The new legal adult age in the US became 18 (originally it had been 21). The military draft was gone. An ALL VOLUNTEER Military took it's place.


Did world war 1 military draft permit men to purchase substitutes to go in their place?

No it did not. i belive 300 bucks in that time would buy you a bullet monkey.