If World War 3 were to break out, the U.S. would have the power to reinstate the draft. While U.S law requires all male citizens and male immigrants to register for the Selective Service when they turn 18, there are a few exceptions as to when citizens aren’t required to be drafted. Let’s take a look.
No one wants a World War 3. Still, today, as the U.S has entered into a military conflict with Iran, with other countries such as China and Russia standing firm on Iran’s side, many people in the United States are worried about the possibility of a war, and before that, a military draft.
Because of this, rumors have spread online that young people could soon be forced to join the military. But what would actually happen if a draft were introduced?
To begin with, the United States does not currently have an active military draft. The last time people were forced to join the armed forces was during the Vietnam War in the 1970s. Since then, the U.S military has been made up of volunteers.
Even though there is no draft right now, the system still exists. If the country faced a serious national emergency or major war, the government could bring it back.
