Soldiers At War Review

Previously, individuals had to sign up manually. The new defense policy bill automates this process to simplify compliance and ensure national readiness.

The image of the American soldier is shifting. For decades, the U.S. has relied on an all-volunteer force, but as the conflict in Iran enters its second month, the "D" word——is back in the national conversation. Soldiers at War

While the U.S. hasn't used a draft since the Vietnam War in 1973, several factors are making the possibility feel more immediate than it has in generations. 1. Automatic Registration: A Major Policy Shift Previously, individuals had to sign up manually

Starting in , the U.S. will move to a system of automatic Selective Service registration for all eligible men aged 18 to 25. For decades, the U

Officials stress this is not the start of a draft. A draft can only be activated by Congress passing new legislation during a national emergency. 2. The Context of Conflict