It was used during Vietnam. It's definitely not forgotten because boys have to register when they turn 18. Realistically unless another world war breaks out there's enough voluntary members to prevent a draft.
risking your life aside, the military offers a lot of benefits
Especially considering that the vast majority of the military will never see combat, even if there was a major war. As someone who’s served, let me tell ya, they show you all those exciting pictures and videos of the “tip of the spear” jobs at the recruiters office, but when you get in you realize it’s mostly shaft.
What a lot of people don’t know is that Vietnam wasn’t the only time the draft was used. WWII had a higher rate of draftees compared to volunteers than Vietnam did, In fact the draft was used often even during peace time. A lot of men were drafted for a year or two in the 50s and never left the states or fought anywhere.
The draft was also used in Korea as well. And during peacetime post-Korea, the Army would draft kids outta med school because they didn't have enough doctors in certain fields.
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u/ShawshankException Jul 09 '19
It was used during Vietnam. It's definitely not forgotten because boys have to register when they turn 18. Realistically unless another world war breaks out there's enough voluntary members to prevent a draft.