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18. However, there are reports of younger servicemen having served in Vietnam.
You had to be 18, or with parental permission 17, to join the military.
Most men were 19 when drafted; younger than that were enlistees (volunteers).
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What are the ramifications of the Vietnam war?
The war in Iraq is very similar to the Vietnam War, and the US is very good at fighting wars and terrible at establishish peace.
The result of the Vietnam war?
No military draft (we now have an all volunteer military) and the adult age for US Citizens is 18...instead of age 21. Over 20,000 young men that died in Vietnam were not legal adults.
When will the last Vietnam veteran die?
Assuming an 18-year old was in Vietnam in April, 1973 when the last U.S. combat forces left Vietnam, he might live to be 90 years old in 2045. Most Vietnam vets have turned 65, or will turn 65 in the next five years.
How many sixteen year old soldiers were killed in the Vietnam War?
See: Statistics About the Vietnam War. Recommended by the History Channel.
How Many Teenagers Went To The Vietnam War?
Over 11,000 US Servicemen UNDER twenty years old were killed in the Vietnam War.
Why does Charlie Sheen volunteer to go to Vietnam?
He didn't go to Vietnam. He only played a part as if he had.
What were the consequenses of the Vietnam War?
Increased distrust in the government, a united Vietnam, and an all volunteer armed forces.
What are some significant events after the Vietnam war?
All volunteer military.
One Major Effect in the Vietnam War?
The all volunteer military
How Vietnam changed military?
From a conscripted military to an all volunteer military.
What effects of the Vietnam war are on your country?
New adult age and volunteer army.
Were there any positive outcomes of the Vietnam war for America?
The all volunteer military.
How old do you have to be to volunteer at GoodWill?
Usually 16 years old is how old do you have to be to volunteer for the red cross.
What was a consequence of North Vietnam winning the Vietnam War?
An all volunteer US Armed Forces as a result of draft resistance and protest.
How did Vietnam war change us?
1. The all volunteer Army! 2. The all volunteer Air Force! (they never drafted much anyway). 3. The all volunteer Navy! 4. The all volunteer Marine Corps!
What are the specific legacies involved in the antiwar movement of the Vietnam war?
The all Volunteer military.
What were the domestic results of the Vietnam War?
Lowered voting age; all volunteer military
