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Draft Rules For War In Chicago
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All men 18 years and older had to register with the Selective Service. All men between the ages of 18 and 25 were eligible to be drafted for a service requirement of 21 months.
While there isn't currently a draft in place, Congress and the president can reinstate the draft and force male citizens to serve in the military in the event of a national emergency or war that all-volunteer military can't adequately support. Here's what you need to know about the military draft.
Certain elected officials, exempt so long as they continue to hold office. Veterans, generally exempt from service in peacetime draft. Immigrants and dual nationals in some cases may be exempt from U.S. military service depending upon their place of residence and country of citizenship.
Diagnosed conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and severe anxiety and depression can prevent you from being drafted. For instance, someone with a history of major depressive disorder or panic attacks can face disqualification because mental stability is crucial in high-stress situations.
Having certain criminal records can disqualify you from military service. Felony convictions lead to automatic disqualification. Examples include assault, robbery, and . Some misdemeanor offenses, like domestic violence or drug possession, also result in disqualification.
An American may be drafted into military service only if Congress has initiated legislature to re-institute a draft. It is not required for a war to exist, but it is highly unlikely that the US would institute a draft unless the threat to our country were huge, imminent, and existential.
If convicted, registration resisters could be sentenced to up to 5 years in prison and a $250,000 line. But very few, if any resisters will get such a stiff punishment, even if prosecutions are resumed. Even if you are caught, there's a good chance you won't be prosecuted.
Significant physical disabilities, such as loss of limbs, paralysis, or severe deformities, can disqualify you. Conditions like scoliosis, if severe, also affect eligibility. For example, individuals with amputated limbs or severe spinal curvatures often don't meet the physical demands of military service.
In the US, there are just over a million players at the high school level. Of those, 73,712 make it to the NCAA level, representing just 7.3% of the talent pool. At any one time, just over 16,000 are draft eligible, which is only 1.6% of that college player pool. And then only 259 players will be drafted.