If the US implements the draft, is there an exception for an only child in the family?

Question

only son, last of bloodline, first-born?

Answer 1

The US has laws in place that prevents another draft. As military myself, I can vouch for the fact that we have plenty enoguh people who are ready and willing to volunteer to put their lives on the line for our country. But in the old draft, they did not make allowances for only children

Answer 2

You are referring to the Sole Surviving Son/Daughter rule. When a family has lost a family member due to service in the military, they have the potential for a deferment in peacetime only. Its not automatic and typically doesn't apply during war or nation emergency.
And they are subject to being drafted. While many people cannot fathom a draft being enacted, it would help to point out that a volunteer military is not new to the US and is the exception rather than the rule

Answer 3

no need to worry about it, there will be no draft. But even if there was, there is no automatic exemption. You have to apply for one and PROVE that you were the last of the bloodline. First born and aonly sons do do not get out of it. you can request that you be given a non combat role IF an immediate family member(parent or sibling) died as a result of combat.

Answer 4

yes they all will be in effect.. but the democrats are the ones who want to introduce this to end the war over public out cry !don't want in the mix vote november 7

Answer 5

Theeir sure is, unless some major war breaks out and they start changing things!

Answer 6

exempt tell me the LAW in place that will prevent another draft NAVY LAW ENFORC responder

Answer 7

yes they can not draft the only male in the family. if more than one male they can draft as many as long as they leave one behind. they are all welcome to volunteer.

Answer 8

No there is no exemption.

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