It isn't me but can they?
2007-12-03 11:58:08 · 21 answers · asked by K Boose 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
The U.S govement
2007-12-03 12:30:05 · update #1
Which government, and what war?
2007-12-03 12:01:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The US Government CANNOT send any 16 year old to fight a war in Palestine!!
2007-12-03 20:28:14 · answer #2 · answered by Vagabond5879 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
International human rights law, humanitarian law and labour law supposedly restrict the conscription and otherwise deployment of children under the age of 15.
So yes, if a government really wanted to send 16 year olds to fight overseas, they'd be well entitled to assuming it didn't break their own laws. The British Army, for instance, can recruit 16 1/2 year olds, but not actually deploy them until they're 18.
2007-12-03 20:32:05 · answer #3 · answered by Gotta have more explosions! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well the U.S. isn't at war in Palestine. Hamas will happily send you to fight however. Their age requirement is something like 5 years old and able to walk while wearing an explosive belt
2007-12-03 21:08:49 · answer #4 · answered by sammael_coh 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no the US government will not send a 16 year old into a foreign country to fight.
2007-12-03 21:11:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not the US government. The minimum age for enlistment in the American military is 17, with the minimum age for deployment at 18.
2007-12-03 20:16:48 · answer #6 · answered by wichitaor1 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
From a British Point of view, no, you can join at 16 but have to be 18 to be sent to an operational conflict Zone.
2007-12-03 22:57:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I see that others have asked the same question, which government ? If the question is regarding Hamas, the answer is yes. Hamas will prey on the ignorant youth who cling to their cause. They will encourage their youth to become suicide bombers. They will use the Koran as a recruiting tool, and their poor stupid youth will respond.
2007-12-03 20:28:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, but at age 17 with parental consent you can. Once you graduate high school after you've signed with the military you will go to basic training and also to an MOS (military occupation school) to learn your specific military job after that you do and go where your ordered to go whether your 17 or 47 years old.
I know it sucks, and I've seen it happen and its hard to see a 17 year old kid have to deploy and go to war.
2007-12-03 23:31:44 · answer #9 · answered by Bill S 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No It is illegal to enlist a 16 year old into the military.
2007-12-03 20:05:47 · answer #10 · answered by Coasty 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋