From 1948 until 1973, during both peacetime and periods of conflict, men were drafted to fill vacancies in the armed forces which could not be filled through voluntary means. In 1973, the draft ended and the U.S. converted to an All-Volunteer military. Today, people that argue that the draft needs to be reestablished have a strong base for their commanding arguments. Some believe that serving in the military is a civil duty, and to live in this country one must defend it. That patriotism is illustrated in this quote by George Washington, "It must be laid down as a primary position and the basis of our (democratic) system, that every citizen who enjoys the protection of a free Government owes not only a proportion of his property, but even his personal service to the defense of it" (Moore).
Everyone in America who is over 18 is eligible to vote, no matter what race or gender they may be. When the Vietnam War started many 18 year olds brought up the idea of changing the voting age once again, for the age was 21 at that time. One of the main topic of protest during the time was against the fact that many of the soldiers drafted were forced to fight for their country but were not allowed to vote for their leaders because they weren’t
While Clinton was campaigning for the Presidency, he had promised to allow all citizens regardless of sexual orientation to serve openly in the military (Shanker). This was a departure from the then complete ban on those who are not heterosexual. Congress rejected the concept and in effect Clinton established the policy through executive order in December 1993. People are different. People have always been different; this isn’t a new concept.
Why the United States Should Institute Conscription into the Military Nicholas A. Meyer Devry University, English 112 Professor Jamie Merriman-Pacton August 30, 2012 Why the United States Should Institute Conscription into the Military The United States should institute conscription of all people eighteen years old for two years. It gives the government broader pool of basically trained recruits if the need arises to call them to active duty again. It would also straighten out the misguided youth of today and instill nationalism back into the country. The first reason the United States should institute conscription is because it gives a broader pool of basically trained recruits if a general call up is needed. A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed (Bill of Rights, U.S. Constitution, 1791).
The Iroquois had a type of government set up that is most commonly referred to as the Iroquois League. This League was said to have been an example that the Founding Fathers looked to in order to set up the Constitution. But how close is that to the truth? Samuel Payne Jr. believes that the Iroquois had very little to do with the founding of the United States. He does not believe that the Iroquois League was a major factor in how the Constitution came to be.
He then describes pre-war training during the time of the Civil War and the limitations that officers often faced. Stackpole then goes into specific civil War leaders and evaluates them according to his nine principles of war. The leaders he specifically discusses are: George B. McClellan, John Pope, Ambrose E. Burnside, Joseph Hooker, Robert E. Lee, Thomas Jonathan Jackson, and George G. Meade. Stackpole then compares the opinions about them to the real situations, and giving reasons for some of the actions (or inactions) they took leading troops during the war. THE NINE PRINCIPLES According to Stackpole (1960), “In the evolution of warfare throughout the ages, the strategic and tactical employment of troops in such a way as to achieve success in battle have stood the test of time to qualify as principles.” (pg.
Equality for All Maelani Roberto Comm 215 03 Feburary 2012 Brian Townsley, MPW Equality for All September 23, 2011, is a day I will remember forever. Not, because I said goodbye to my active duty military affiliation, but because it was the day congress finally passed the bill to repeal Don’t Ask Don’t Tell. For the past year attending all the sensitivity courses and all hands on deck meetings finally paid off. Especially for my fellow brothers and sisters in the military who had to hide who they truly are in fear of not being able to serve their country because of their sexual orientation. Now that the unconstitutional DADT has been repealed, the fight for equality in the U.S. Military is not over.
Army. ROTC programs are funded and sponsored by the federal government through the Department of the Army, but are operated by the respective colleges who participate. Most major private and state colleges and universities contain an ROTC component. Students who desire to join the military and receive assistance with college tuition may seek out their school’s ROTC program and apply. ROTC cadets do not have an age limit to abide by, and may be married and have children; ROTC cadets must be physically fit and meet all Army standards.
The Military Draft: Unfair and Unnecessary The freedom to choose a life served in the armed forces is a right given to the American people by its government. A draft ruins the benefits of an all volunteer military , is against life ownership principles, and only adds more numbers to the troops we have stationed all over the world protecting countries other than our own. An all volunteer military ensures that the soldiers we train, support, and trust with our lives and the lives of other; want to serve and protect. Driven by patriotism, and faith, these soldiers have a state of mind that cannot be forced. Being away from home, family, and almost every luxury is both physically and emotionally taxing, having the courage to do this makes being away easier, being told by a piece of paper that you are leaving for a few months to a few years to a location you don’t know, is terrifying.
Former president, Bill Clinton, temporarily resolved the issue of gays in the military with his "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy. While many oppose gays being drafted out of moral concern of forcing our nation's men to serve with gays, others would view it as unfair for gays not to have to bear the "burden" of serving in the army because of their sexual orientation, stated by Eric Naing of the Independent Daily News of Illinois. Additionally, given the increasing acceptance of homosexuality, in the case of a draft, many straight males would claim to be gay to avoid service. Draft dodging would take on a new meaning. Now all draft dodgers would have to do is claim to be homosexual to avoid military service.