Just curious, there used to be a rule (most likely an "unwritten rule") that said if you were the youngest male with your last name you could not be drafted or at least would not be sent to any places where you life would be in extreme danger. I heard about something like that when I was kid but I wasn't sure if it was a real rule.
2007-08-21 10:41:39 · 10 answers · asked by ? 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
When there was a draft, the 'sole surviving son' could get an indefinite deferral. If his older brother returned though, his number could come up.
It was in the Selective Service Act prior to 1973. Deferrals were also available to students, defense workers, or if you were the sole support of a parent, child, or invalid.
2007-08-21 10:48:59 · answer #1 · answered by BruceN 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The rule was that if you were the sole child of the family, you would most likely not be drafted. However the draft is not in effect anylonger so that doesn't apply anymore. The military is fully a volunteer military.
2007-08-21 20:05:31 · answer #2 · answered by Bill S 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not written or unwritten. I am the last surving male with my last name. I went to Desert Storm and OIF. If you are trying to find a way to keep from going to war, you best not join. If you already joined...
2007-08-21 18:42:46 · answer #3 · answered by Rick 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It was called the Sullivan Act. "There is no such act or law. However, after the Sullivan brothers were killed, there were several bills introduced in Congress that related to family members serving in a military unit together. None of these bills were enacted into law. However, there are military policies and directives to discourage immediate family members from serving together."
2007-08-21 18:38:15 · answer #4 · answered by Diane 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If we are still in Iraq after 2008 and they reinstate the draft, you will see congress fight over the stipulations into the process. I belive the odds are true in your statement. The modified requirements came after the outcry over the death of the x5 Sullivan brothers in world war II.
2007-08-21 17:54:46 · answer #5 · answered by Sea Horse 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
N O, There is no rule like that in the US Army!!
2007-08-21 20:31:31 · answer #6 · answered by Vagabond5879 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My older freind told me that in war the youngest and most youngest looking men seemed to die first, thats all he really said about war.
2007-08-21 18:09:20 · answer #7 · answered by Tropnevead 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Ancient history,
And, there is no draft any more.
2007-08-21 17:47:28 · answer #8 · answered by Barry auh2o 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It's in the same catagory as the uh............ gen... genev.....
that geneva thing.... the one we don't abide by... advanced interregation techniques FTW!!!
2007-08-21 18:24:10 · answer #9 · answered by #1 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
not true, never true.
2007-08-21 17:47:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋