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How were soldiers recruited to fight in the US and North Vietnam and South Vietnam Also if there was a military draft who was eligible for this draft?
All three nations conscripted their men. All able bodied men were eligible for the draft.
What was the draft used in Vietnam?
The draft used in Vietnam was called the Selective Service System. It was implemented to conscript eligible young men into the military, where they would be required to serve in the Vietnam War. The draft lottery was used to determine the order in which individuals would be called up for service.
What is a draft board Vietnam war?
A draft board during the Vietnam War was a local government entity responsible for administering the military conscription process, known as the draft. These boards evaluated and classified men eligible for military service, determining who would be called up to fight in Vietnam. The draft was controversial and led to widespread protests, as many opposed the war and the compulsory nature of military service. Draft boards played a pivotal role in the implementation of the draft, influencing the lives of countless individuals during this tumultuous period in American history.
Who was subject to the draft?
in the USA, only men are eligible for the draft.
How were boys drafted into the Vietnam war?
During the Vietnam War, the Selective Service System implemented a draft lottery system. All male citizens and residents between the ages of 18 and 26 were eligible for the draft. The lottery was based on birthdates, and those with lower numbers were more likely to be called for military service. The draft was controversial and led to widespread protests and resistance.
Is it possible to have fought in the Vietnam war if you were born December 11th 1952?
Yes , a person born in 1952 would have been eligible for the draft at that time and inducted into one of the military services .
How is a person drafted for war?
It's supposed to be random, but there were more blacks in the army than anything else, even though they had the least people eligible for the draft, during the Vietnam war.
When was the draft reinstated for the Vietnam war?
It went from WWII to 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.
Who is a person that fled the Vietnam War draft?
They were called "Draft Dodgers."
Is it true that Billy Joel went to Vietnam?
No, Billy Joel did not serve in Vietnam. He was eligible for the draft but received a deferment due to his enrollment in college and later avoided service as he was living in New York City. Instead, he focused on his music career during that time.
Did the US draft the youth to Vietnam during the Vietnam War?
Yes
