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Yes, the selective service act was very popular and included all young men above a certain age and it allowed the men to select the branch of the military in which they would serve.

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What act drafted American men into the military during World War 1?

I believe it was the militia act. It also allowed them to use African American soldiers.


When was the law compulsory military service for white boys and men passed?

The law for compulsory military service for white boys and men in the United States, known as the Selective Service Act, was first passed on May 18, 1917, during World War I. This act allowed the federal government to draft men into military service, which was later expanded and revised in subsequent years, notably during World War II and the Vietnam War. Ultimately, the draft was suspended in 1973, transitioning the U.S. military to an all-volunteer force.


How selective service system help whit the effor of world war 2?

The selective service system allowed the Armed forces to control the amount of men and women according to a schedule. It was too difficult to accept millions of men joining all at once and to get them trained. By doing the selective service method they could bring in a certain amount according to the training schedules.


What was a A military deferment?

That is when a person is allowed not to serve in a draft for some reason. They were “deferred “.


How did the selective service act prepare the united rates for war?

The Selective Service Act of 1917 allowed the United States government to draft soldiers into military service during World War I. By establishing a system for conscription, it ensured a steady and sufficient supply of troops to meet the demands of the war effort. This act not only mobilized millions of men quickly but also fostered a sense of national unity and commitment to the war, preparing the nation both militarily and psychologically for the challenges ahead.

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Who decided that women are not allowed to fight in the military?

selective service law


What was Hillary Clinton's selective service status during the Vietnam war?

Women have never been required - or allowed - to register for Selective Service.


Who is allowed to serve in the military in Germany?

Anyone 18 or over. Military service is required for males when they turn 18. They are allowed to do civil service if they do not wish to serve in the military but this takes longer. Women are not required to serve.


What act drafted American men into the military during World War 1?

I believe it was the militia act. It also allowed them to use African American soldiers.


When was the law compulsory military service for white boys and men passed?

The law for compulsory military service for white boys and men in the United States, known as the Selective Service Act, was first passed on May 18, 1917, during World War I. This act allowed the federal government to draft men into military service, which was later expanded and revised in subsequent years, notably during World War II and the Vietnam War. Ultimately, the draft was suspended in 1973, transitioning the U.S. military to an all-volunteer force.


How selective service system help whit the effor of world war 2?

The selective service system allowed the Armed forces to control the amount of men and women according to a schedule. It was too difficult to accept millions of men joining all at once and to get them trained. By doing the selective service method they could bring in a certain amount according to the training schedules.


What was a A military deferment?

That is when a person is allowed not to serve in a draft for some reason. They were “deferred “.


WAVES were a womens corps for what branch of the military?

US Navy-Women Allowed to Volunteer for Emergency Service WAVES-Women Allowed to Volunteer for Emergency Service in the US Navy.


How did the selective service act prepare the united rates for war?

The Selective Service Act of 1917 allowed the United States government to draft soldiers into military service during World War I. By establishing a system for conscription, it ensured a steady and sufficient supply of troops to meet the demands of the war effort. This act not only mobilized millions of men quickly but also fostered a sense of national unity and commitment to the war, preparing the nation both militarily and psychologically for the challenges ahead.


What do animals do to service?

Service Dogs are either rescued from animal shelters or bred in selective breeding Service Dogs can be identified by either a jacket, backpack or harness.


Did the government only allowed white males to serve in the military during World War 2?

No other ethnic groups were allowed into service.


Are Freemasons allowed in the military?

Freemasons are allowed in the military.