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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.


Can Canadian citizens currently be drafted into war?

As of now, Canada does not have a military draft in place, and Canadian citizens cannot be drafted into war. The country relies on a volunteer-based military system. In the event of a national emergency or war, the government would need to enact legislation to establish a draft, but such a scenario is not currently applicable.


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.

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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.


Was Military draft active in 1957?

Yes, the military draft was active in the United States in 1957. The Selective Service System was in place, and men were still being drafted for service during the Cold War period. The draft had been reinstated in 1948 after World War II and continued until it was officially ended in 1973.


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.


What was the military draft numbers for 1975?

In 1975, the United States officially ended the military draft, transitioning to an all-volunteer force. Therefore, there were no draft numbers for that year, as the Selective Service System had ceased induction operations following the conclusion of the Vietnam War. The last individuals were drafted in 1973, marking the end of a draft that had been in place since World War II.


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


When was the draft discontinued?

The draft in the United States was discontinued in 1973, transitioning to an all-volunteer military force. This change followed the Vietnam War, during which the draft was widely criticized. The last conscripted soldiers were inducted in December 1972, and the Selective Service System has since remained in place, although no draft has been implemented since.


Can Canadian citizens currently be drafted into war?

As of now, Canada does not have a military draft in place, and Canadian citizens cannot be drafted into war. The country relies on a volunteer-based military system. In the event of a national emergency or war, the government would need to enact legislation to establish a draft, but such a scenario is not currently applicable.


What reform did the selective service system put in place toward the end of the Vietnam war?

Toward the end of the Vietnam War, the Selective Service System implemented a lottery system for draft selection, introduced in 1969. This reform aimed to make the draft process more equitable by randomly selecting individuals based on their birth dates, rather than relying on the previous system that often disproportionately affected lower-income and minority populations. This change was part of broader efforts to address public discontent with the draft and the war itself.