2007-08-15 18:12:06 · 7 answers · asked by panduuuua n 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
No.
We have an all-volunteer force.
2007-08-15 18:18:42 · answer #1 · answered by SMBR 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, America has an all volunteer force. When you volunteer to serve and sign your contract it's USUALLY for 4 years active duty and then you either reenlist or get out and finish the other 4 years in the IRR (Individual Ready Reserves). That means you're not active duty any more, but they can still call you back to serve if they need to during those remaining 4 years you are in the IRR.
2007-08-16 01:25:16 · answer #2 · answered by april 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Upon reaching the age of 18 until 35, all males living in the US must complete selective service registration. Even if illegal immigrants. Even if they have prior service, or are in the IRR (IRR means that all US servicemen and women are obligated to serve for 8 years, and after any service under 8 years, they are placed in IRR).
2007-08-16 04:42:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is all-volunteer, though in times of war, the President can incite a draft, which means that all men 18 and over are issued lottery numbers and called to service as their number comes up.
2007-08-16 01:21:51 · answer #4 · answered by KINCMT 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no compulsory military service in the U.S..
It is completely voluntary to serve in the armed forces.
For some foreign nationals, service in the U.S. armed forces can shorten the time it takes to gain citizenship. However, even then it is not a requirement and will not guarantee citizenship.
2007-08-16 01:22:07 · answer #5 · answered by Patriotic Libertarian 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, unlike some European/African/South American countries it isn't compulsory for Americans to serve in the Military.
2007-08-16 01:20:49 · answer #6 · answered by Barbiq 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No its not comulsary at all.
2007-08-16 14:22:49 · answer #7 · answered by conranger1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋