Is the U.S. heading into a new global conflict and could Americans be drafted into military service if it happens? That's up to Congress.

Military draft fears rise in US as Russia, China escalate global conflicts

Feb 24, 2022

Russia has officially invaded Ukraine, and reports have indicated Chinese aircraft entered Taiwan’s airspace. Some social media users have questioned if the United States is heading into a new global conflict and if they would be drafted into service.

Service in the U.S. military has been voluntary since 1973, but Congress could at any time reinstate the mandatory enrollment of citizens into the armed forces, as many are already registered with the Selective Service System. This would likely occur in the event of a national emergency.

The last time the draft was introduced was during the Vietnam War.

RUSSIA HAS OFFICIALLY INVADED UKRAINE

AND NOW THERE ARE REPORTS OF CHINESE AIRCRAFT ENTERING TAIWAN’S AIRSPACE.

IT HAS SOME QUESTIONING IF WE’RE HEADING INTO WORLD WAR THREE

AND GEN Z HAS A SIMPLE PLEA:
DRAFT THEE – NOT ME

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IF YOU’RE A MAN OVER 18 YOU KNOW YOU HAD TO REGISTER FOR SELECTIVE SERVICES AT SOME POINT – YEAH THE LADIES STILL GET A PASS

BUT COULD YOU ACTUALLY BE DRAFTED?

MANY COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD HAVE MANDATORY MILITARY SERVICE – THE U.S. TECHNICALLY DOES BY LAW BUT IT HASN’T BEEN ENFORCED SINCE 1973.

BUT LET’S JUST SAY ALL HELL BROKE LOOSE- MOST OF US WOULDN’T MAKE THE CUT. NO REALLY. ACCORDING TO PENTAGON DATA – 71 PERCENT OF AMERICANS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 17 AND 24 ARE INELIGIBLE TO SERVE FOR EITHER BEING OVERWEIGHT OR HAVING DRUG ABUSE RECORDS AMONG OTHER THINGS. YOU COULDN’T EVEN SERVE IF YOU WANTED TO – OUCH

SO IT’S VERY UNLIKELY YOU’LL BE DRAFTED BUT THE POSSIBILITY IS THERE IF WE HIT ALL OUT ARMAGEDDON AND YOU’RE IN SHAPE.

DO YOU THINK WE’D EVER GET TO THAT POINT? LET US KNOW IN THE COMMENTS BELOW