The first US draft was during the US Civil War (1861-1865); the last US draft was during the Vietnam War (1961-1975).
No because it was an undeclared war.
During WWII and Vietnam. Yes, during WWII and the Vietnam War, but to be more general, the military draft is used whenever the U.S. does not have enough voluntary recruits (meaning, when there are not enough volunteers). So, it could be argued that the military draft is used to "force" people into the army to defend their country. It has not been employed since the early 1970's.
First, US Civil War; Last, Vietnam War.
It depends on which war you're referring to, but the Congress has the authority to instate the "draft", where people are forced to join the military. The draft was last used in Vietnam.
The first US draft was during the US Civil War (1861-1865); the last US draft was during the Vietnam War (1961-1975).
The draft used in Vietnam was called the Selective Service System. It was implemented to conscript eligible young men into the military, where they would be required to serve in the Vietnam War. The draft lottery was used to determine the order in which individuals would be called up for service.
During the Vietnam war , the U.S.a used the draft system, that is you could be drafted into the army, navy or air force.
No because it was an undeclared war.
I belive there were only three wars the draft was used for, the civil War, World War 2, and the Vietnam conflict. There might have also been a draft for WW1
I belive there were only three wars the draft was used for, the civil War, World War 2, and the Vietnam conflict. There might have also been a draft for WW1
During WWII and Vietnam. Yes, during WWII and the Vietnam War, but to be more general, the military draft is used whenever the U.S. does not have enough voluntary recruits (meaning, when there are not enough volunteers). So, it could be argued that the military draft is used to "force" people into the army to defend their country. It has not been employed since the early 1970's.
First, US Civil War; Last, Vietnam War.
The film "Jabob's Ladder" is about the US Army, not the Australian Army.
The most commonly used dates for the Vietnam War are 1959 - 1975.
Australia used Centurion tanks purchased from Great Britain during the Vietnam War.
It depends on which war you're referring to, but the Congress has the authority to instate the "draft", where people are forced to join the military. The draft was last used in Vietnam.