If conscription is reinstated in a nation because of a war, does that mean almost everybody is accepted?

Question

If conscription is reinstated in a nation because of a war, does that mean almost everybody is accepted?

Answer 1

The specifics of the draft law that is passed will detail who is eligible (accepted?) for the draft and who isn't.  The specifics of who is eligible will determine if the bill is passed.

You don't need to be "at war" to have a military draft (e.g. Elvis was drafted when we were at a state of relative pease.)

Answer 2

The US has never has conscription.

We have had a draft.

Even during Vietnam, less than 6% of the draft eligible men, were actually drafted.

During WW ll, less than 20% of the men in the US, actually served in the military.

So while the standards are relaxed somewhat,

They still have standards, and alot of people are still rejected.

Answer 3

Not almost everybody, but all ablebodied--those who are within the age limits and who are physically capable----and I don't see that happening a long with all the obeseity going on in the United States

Answer 4

No, only those who were eligible in the first place. The volunteer aspect of the armed forces would be gone, and you'd likely have no chance of staying home after just one tour. You'd still have to pass all the tests first.