like poor health or felons? what would the general guidelines be for 'allowing' someone to be drafted?
2007-01-11 07:41:51 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
4 F ? what's that?
2007-01-11 07:47:08 · update #1
to ProudAmerican:
this was a hypothetical question
and i'm not a kid
i was just curious, but apparently asking questions is the same thing as trying to get out of the draft, eh? i don't believe i ever said anything about that....
2007-01-11 07:58:36 · update #2
i do happen to know men, i'm married to one! and he's in his early 20's-just how they like 'em it seems
2007-01-11 08:00:48 · update #3
sign up willingly..... from what i've learned from sources sited here they wouldn't take me! (or my husband)
2007-01-11 08:09:48 · update #4
more information can be found at:http://usmilitary.about.com/od/deploymentsconflicts/a/draftprocess.htm
PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND MORAL EVALUATION OF REGISTRANTS. Registrants with low lottery numbers are ordered to report for a physical, mental, and moral evaluation at a Military Entrance Processing Station to determine whether they are fit for military service. Once he is notified of the results of the evaluation, a registrant will be given 10 days to file a claim for exemption, postponement, or deferment. For details, see Military Enlistment Standards. It is possible that Congress could decide to lessen the standards during a draft. However, Congress would have to do so by either including the changed standards in the draft legislation, or by separate legislative action.
2007-01-11 07:45:54 · answer #1 · answered by just jen 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Technically, the "draft" was never "stopped"; the conscription act was rescinded. Qualified men have to complete selective service registration at 18. All it takes is legislative approval of a new conscription act to reinstate the draft. For a list of conditions that disqualify individuals from selective service registration, go to sss.gov.
2007-01-11 07:48:47 · answer #2 · answered by Nate D 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The same rules would apply that have historically applied to draftees or potential draftees. The United States Selective Service System is the agency that oversees all such things. Perhaps consulting their web site will offer a clearer view than listening to any answers you may get here, as you will get opinions, not anything helpful.
2007-01-11 08:03:58 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think poor health would be a big reason because you have to have a physical before you can join. I know weight is an issue. I'm pretty sure women wouldn't have to join. It would probably be voluntary for women, which sounds unfair but then it makes sense. You can't have most of the population of childbearers out fighting a war.
2007-01-11 07:56:15 · answer #4 · answered by angelicasongs 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The best answer, is probably a serious medical condition, and I do mean serious.
If the draft were re-instated, the best bet is to go sign up the day it happens, because at least willingly, you have some choices.
2007-01-11 08:03:32 · answer #5 · answered by Julie S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they say the protection rigidity would not settle for GED recipients, flat-footed human beings, or everybody with a legal list. nicely, i'm a GED recipient and discover that insulting, my feet were once athletically-arched, yet now flat from low-priced shoes and being walking all day at paintings in a pharmacy... and the perfect one? If someone somewhat did not favor to affix the protection rigidity there are various issues... now to not indicate that the unfair prejudice hostile to those with GEDs might want to somewhat not inspire me to take a bullet for "my" u . s . a ., an section the position i have lengthy previous bankrupt, don't have any acquaintances, and performance not in any respect been on a date.
2016-12-02 03:28:03 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I figure if I ever get drafted I'll either come out of the closet. Of course, if the military is desperate enough, they won't care how gay anyone is so long as they can hold a gun. So, during basic training, I'll just fail. Miserably and belligerantly. I didn't choose to be there so there's no way in hell I'm doing 40 push ups just because some man is screaming at me. Whatever.
2007-01-11 07:46:05 · answer #7 · answered by ourxtrees 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Filing for Conscientious Objection puts you into a category that keeps you from being drafted. Although there are two types of CO's, those who will have nothing to do with supporting a war, and those who want nothing to do with being put into a combat situation.
I myself am filing for CO status as to be discharged from the military. But that is my choice and my moral and ethical beliefs.
I believe though, that if you do oppse the very idea of the genocide we humans call 'war', file for CO status. Otherwise, filing for the status and not holding the beliefs true to yourself is simply a state of cowardism.
Do what feels right to you, and best of luck!
2007-01-11 07:55:53 · answer #8 · answered by coldblade666 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Handicaps,some disabilities and some religious beliefs and of course felons. But if they really needed alot of soldiers I believe they would take just about anybody. Oh and if you have all sons they have to leave you one to carry on the family name.
2007-01-11 07:55:08 · answer #9 · answered by Laura S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its pretty bad to read some of these answers, I mean, you think that because you say your gay you will get out? Some of you really are just like bums, and the military is keeping you free, for well, free. By the way you stupid b**** that wrote about coming out of the closet, they will make you do more than forty push ups, and they won't take any of your pissy crap.
2007-01-11 12:51:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋