Does anyone know...I have one child, a son, who just turned18 years old. If a draft is instituted in the US, can they draft my only child? Any valid information will be greatly appreciated.
2007-01-03 13:50:35 · 24 answers · asked by Mikki 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
YES...this is a quote directly from the website of "selective service" information (draft board).
"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 deferment."
2007-01-03 14:01:40 · answer #1 · answered by lotsaanswers 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
United States Draft Laws
2016-10-14 02:01:38 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If a draft is started, it'll be so far in the future he'll probably be over the age limit. People seem to misunderstand the whole idea of possibly reinstituting conscription. We can (and should, IMHO) significantly increase the size of the military without a draft, and that is what would be useful for any type war we might get into anytime soon. An army of conscripts would not be a way to increase the size of the army we have; it would be a way to obtain a completely different type of army that might be useful in a theoretical land war against, say, India, but would be no good against any opponent we have any real likelihood of fighting. The modern infantry soldier is very much a specialist and really can't be replaced by a draftee.
2007-01-03 14:23:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If a draft was initiated being an only child would have no effect.
One son or a dozen if his number comes up he goes.
However the Government so far has emphatically said they are not going to reinstate the draft.
If that maniac in Iran don't settle down. I wouldn't count on that statement though. He is doing everything he can to start WW-III.
If he drops an atomic weapon in Israel, I can promise you there will once again be a draft, because WWIII will have just started.
2007-01-03 14:04:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would really hope so.....now before I get my head bitten off read Jewels comments My husband 22 years in, and yet in a time of 'war' MY ONLY SON chose to enlist....oh and cos he was 17 I had to sign.........so yep out of 4 kids we only have one son so what makes yours any more special than mine other than whilst i might or might NOT agree with his decision to enlist I did not raise a fool and am very proud of HIS choices...............
Plus if you actually read these new draft rules even the ones that 'opt' out and if due to being unfit or what ever they claim to be they WILL serve in another capacity but they will serve period, just like so many European countries you do your 3 years regardless..............and college also does NOT exempt you from the draft..........this pretty much covers all the whinging from the Vietnam era...oh and Canada also signed an agreement that if your reason to go there was to avoid the draft then OOPS back ya go.................
2007-01-03 14:30:11 · answer #5 · answered by candy g 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. He may get out of combat but would not be protected from a draft. However, and I keep repeating this, short of a nuclear war there will be no draft in the USA. The US does not need a draft and the services do not want a draft.
2007-01-03 16:21:28 · answer #6 · answered by k3s793 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A terrific example of the Democrats "sky-is-falling" tactics... scare the HELL out of the American voter by threatening a draft. I DO think the American people are WAY out of touch with the War on Terror, the US Military, and any sense of sacrifice. Amazing how the Democrats spent 1992-2000 downsizing the military to half it's size of 1990... and NOW they scream that our military is too small !! I'm 42 and therefore too old for the draft... also was discharged for hearing-loss from the US Navy 1998... I tried to go back to the Navy in 2001, and then sought a commission in the US Army but they wouldn't take me due to the hearing loss.
2016-03-14 01:18:23 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They may be able to draft him into the military, I'm not 100% sure about that, but they will not be able to deploy him for the simple fact that if he dies that will end the family name. So you really have no worries, this also applies to people with 1 son and 1 daughter since the son is the one that would carry on the name. And for those that have 2 sons it does not apply unless one dies and only one is left. BUT... If your son is drafted and he chooses to deploy, there is nothing you can do to stop him.
2007-01-03 15:01:51 · answer #8 · answered by marissaklump2004 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In theory, he could be drafted.
However, there is NO compelling reason for the federal government to reinstitute the draft. Military leaders favor an all-volunteer force -- especially in this day and age -- because it's easier to manage. Political leaders from both parties know that seriously supporting the draft would hurt their popularity among the masses.
2007-01-03 14:01:38 · answer #9 · answered by Cozmosis 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes he can be drafted if the draft is instituted.
No one with an ounce of intelligence believes that there will be a draft anytime in the conceivable future.
The talk of a draft is only fear mongering political propaganda.
2007-01-03 13:54:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋