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.
I believe it was the militia act. It also allowed them to use African American soldiers.
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.
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.
That is when a person is allowed not to serve in a draft for some reason. They were “deferred “.
Yes, "Don't ask, Don't tell" was repealed.
selective service law
Women have never been required - or allowed - to register for Selective Service.
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.
I believe it was the militia act. It also allowed them to use African American soldiers.
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.
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.
That is when a person is allowed not to serve in a draft for some reason. They were “deferred “.
US Navy-Women Allowed to Volunteer for Emergency Service WAVES-Women Allowed to Volunteer for Emergency Service in the US Navy.
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.
No other ethnic groups were allowed into service.
Freemasons are allowed in the military.
The minimum IQ requirement for military service varies by branch, but generally falls between 85 and 92. The lowest IQ allowed for enlistment is typically around 80, but waivers may be granted in some cases.