I am the only son of three and i am the only heir to the logan name, am i excluded from going to the army???

Question

since i am the only person that can carry my families last name i was wondering if that excludes me

Answer 1

I think it does.

Unless one of your sisters agrees with her husband to keep her name and have him change his to Logan. Then, im sure you could. But as things stand now, i don't think you can.

Answer 2

That shouldnt matter to the Army.  Your parents are probably telling you a lie.

Answer 3

That would depend on the country where you are a citizen. Here in the US you are not excluded from military service for that reason alone.

Answer 4

As far as I know, I don't think so. Instead of doing a websearch, as a recuiter. You can call you don't have to go in or even give your name. They'll answer your question. Good luck.

Answer 5

um no.....sorry but you're no better than the rest of us.

Answer 6

dpends on your father's age

Answer 7

no one cares about ur last name

Answer 8

it may,I do know that a law was passed after ww2 when the Sullivan family lost all of their sons(4 i believe) ,killed in action,that would prevent the last surviving son from being drafted,or called up for active duty.You may want to research  this further,maybe try a websearch for enlistment requirements,etc.

Answer 9

No.

There used to be a draft exemption for sole surviving sons of parents who had already lost one or more sons in combat, but since there is no more draft, this does not apply.  

The volunteer army would be glad to have you.

Answer 10

it excludes you from being drafted into a war but if you want to enlist then you can

Answer 11

no it won't exclude you unless you go to war and than your family can step in an dget you out.

Answer 12

Contrary to popular belief, "only sons," "the last son to carry the family name," and "sole surviving sons" must register and they can be drafted.  However, they may be entitled to a peacetime deferment if there is a military death in the immediate family.

Provisions regarding the survivors of veterans were written into Selective Service law after World War II. Details have varied over the years, but the basic premise remains the same; where a family member has been lost as a result of military service, the remaining family members should be protected insofar as possible.

It is important to keep in mind that the provisions are directly related to service-connected deaths. The mere fact that a man is the only child or only son does not qualify him for exemption - he must be the survivor of one who died as a result of military service.

Answer 13

No.

Answer 14

I would yes...but times have changed.

Answer 15

NOPE!

Answer 16

I know my brother-in-law was exempted from military service but that was because he was the only child of a deceased Korean War veteran.

Answer 17

Not a chance, but nice try. First of all, the army is voluntary right now so you don't have to go unless you want to enlist. However, if there ever was a draft enforced, being the only son in a family is not a reason for them to reject or not draft you. But I hear that if you have webbed feet, that would be a reason they could possible reject you.

Hope this helps!

Answer 18

No..this is a myth...And I don't care if everybody on here disagrees with me.  I served 7 years in the army of which 2 was in Afghanistan during wartime and I am an only child.

Answer 19

yes. you are the only son? they won't take you.

Answer 20

no, there once was something like that in regards to the draft but not anymore.  sorry.

Answer 21

No

Answer 22

no it doesnt, but do you want 2 go 2 war in iraqu???

Answer 23

nope

Answer 24

During the vietnam draft that would have precluded you from being drafted.  It is my understanding that currently it can also be used to keep you from a "combat zone".  But, it can not keep you from volunteering.