2006-09-02 09:16:29 · 23 answers · asked by mbtafan 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I know that there is no draft now--although some people are suggesting one. But I should modify my quesiton to:
If there were a draft, could only children be asked to serve in the US Military?
2006-09-02 09:23:57 · update #1
Here's the real info, direct from the Selective Service website:
Contrary to popular belief, "only sons," "the last son to carry the family name," and "sole surviving sons" must register and they can be drafted. However, they may be entitled to a peacetime deferment if there is a military death in the immediate family.
Provisions regarding the survivors of veterans were written into Selective Service law after World War II. Details have varied over the years, but the basic premise remains the same; where a family member has been lost as a result of military service, the remaining family members should be protected insofar as possible.
It is important to keep in mind that the provisions are directly related to service-connected deaths. The mere fact that a man is the only child or only son does not qualify him for exemption - he must be the survivor of one who died as a result of military service.
2006-09-02 10:57:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being an only child does not exempt you from being drafted! The only way you can get out of being drafted is if one of your siblings or parents has died as a result of military service (to include all sons). However this exemption is not in effect during war time...You don't have to worry any how...there is no draft at this time...and I don't think we will have one since we converted into a all volunteer-military. BESIDES we're not at world war or anything.
2006-09-02 10:25:33 · answer #2 · answered by ProudArmyWife! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no draft, but if it were reinstated that statement is
not really true.
You must be sole surviving son or daughter who has already lost a brother, sister, Mom, or Dad to War. You must having no other siblings. And most important this is only during a peace time draft. During wartime there is no exemption for only child at all.
We have not had a peace time draft since 1940.
2006-09-02 09:30:56 · answer #3 · answered by Wolfpacker 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Only in extreme cases can you be exempt from a draft based on being an only child. The rules however have changed since Vietnam so look up the new ones on the Selective Service website.
2006-09-02 09:23:38 · answer #4 · answered by SL 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-23 19:34:24 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is no draft, but to answer the question.
no, you will not be drafted if you are the only male child in your family
but you still must register with the selective service. we can find something for you to do if you do not want to enlist... =)
2006-09-02 09:25:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If would depend on the law they would pass to start the draft.
2006-09-02 10:07:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have nothing to worry about as your too stupid to serve.
There is No Draft in the USA fool
Thanks for 2 points Anti_USA scum
2006-09-02 09:19:56 · answer #8 · answered by buzzy360comecme 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Perhaps there is a hole in your head and you just think that it is a draft! Must be the head thing...There is no draft!
2006-09-02 09:21:49 · answer #9 · answered by trumain 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If the draft is reinstated, and you are the sole support of your family, then no. Or at least that's how it was when we had the draft.
2006-09-02 09:21:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋