Conscription is the state-mandated enlistment of people in a national military service. In the U.S. the Select Service System drafted men for World War 1, World War 2 and Vietnam. Military service is currently not required in the U.S. Proponents of required service argue that it isn’t fair that a small percentage of Americans serve in the military to protect the rest of the population. Opponents argue that the requirement is unnecessary because modern warfare is fought less and less with ground troops and more with unmanned technology including drones.
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it should be suggested but not required
@8W277HP4yrs4Y
i think it should be for those who are building a criminal record and focus a little more on education and skill development.
@8TKT3Q6Independent4yrs4Y
Every citizen that is 18 years old, should serve in the military with a minimum of 4 years active duty; and 4 years of being in the Individual Ready Reserve. The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery), shall be used as means to help them choose an MOS (Military Occupational Specialty) that not only do they have an aptitude for but also desire to serve in a certain manner; either combat or non-combat. Everyone shall be trained as an infantry rifleman if enlisted; or an infantry officer; regardless of their specialty or branch of service. That way if the need arises, they will… Read more
Yes, but can be exempt for health or family reasons
@8MWCWNV5yrs5Y
yes unless they have any like felony charges
@9CLGKWJ2yrs2Y
It would be good for everyone to serve 1-2 years in the military OR in civil service, however, such obligatory service is unconstitutional via the 13th amendment
@98F8PXH2yrs2Y
Yes, but only for those with a criminal record and do not pursue further education or employment.
@8ML6YK65yrs5Y
No, service should be a choice instead of an obligation, unless it is a time of conflict, war, need, etc.
Yes, but not just military service, have it be civic service with other options besides military
@98D6H6N2yrs2Y
Yes, but only for those who would otherwise qualify for acceptance into the military, and should focus on education and skill development as well as basic self defense and military training.
@98CBL4B2yrs2Y
Yes, unless He or She is physically or mentally incapable due to illness, disease, mental deficiency, Etc.
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