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Yes. Initially there was a draft where all males of the appropriate age were eligible for the draft unless they were physically or mentally unfit, or had a deferment (formal excuse) such as being a college student. Later the Draft Board started a lottery, all were given numbers drawn from birth dates. Then they started to draft at #1, then 2, and so on until they had enough people to staff the military for the war effort.

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During the cold war, the mobilization of military reserves was considered an escalation; which could be a signal for raising the ante for a larger war (global threatening). Consequently, Vietnam had to be fought by draftees (and draft induced volunteers).

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American men were drafted until American involvement ended. The "draft" ended in the early 70's, shortly after the war.

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Men registered for the draft; then they received a letter in the mail.

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Yes! g vaughan

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