The military draft, or conscription, has been used four times in American history during times of national and international conflict. Some people feel that the American government should reinstate the military draft. We should not reinstate the military draft because there is currently no need for a draft, the draft requirements are unfair and inconsistent, and those who are unwillingly drafted would demoralize the overall military with their lack of commitment and cause a break down of comradery and teamwork between soldiers.
The military draft has been used four times in American history: the Civil War, World War I, World War II, and the Cold War (including the Korean and Vietnam War). The draft has only been in effect during times of war, …show more content…
Men, who are drafted against their will, do not have the same commitment and passion as those who want to serve their country. In 2012, the Pentagon exceeded its quality standards for active duty recruits for the twenty-seventh year in a row. The military uses the AFQT, or Armed Forces Qualification Test, to determine a recruit’s eligibility for enrollment in the military. Half of all recruits are in the top two of five categories of the AFQT, while only one percent is in the bottom category. Compared to those who voluntarily enlist, only one-third of draft recruits place in the top two categories and twenty-five percent in the bottom.
Some people feel that the draft is a necessity even during times of peace and want it to be reinstated. What those individuals really want is mandatory service requirements. The draft was used in the past because of a shortage of troops, however that’s not the case today. We should not reinstate the military draft because we currently do not need soldiers, it is unclear of who would serve and who would not and how they may perform, and the military would be demoralized due to lack of commitment and comradery from potential
The military draft has been used four times in American history: the Civil War, World War I, World War II, and the Cold War (including the Korean and Vietnam War). The draft has only been in effect during times of war, …show more content…
Men, who are drafted against their will, do not have the same commitment and passion as those who want to serve their country. In 2012, the Pentagon exceeded its quality standards for active duty recruits for the twenty-seventh year in a row. The military uses the AFQT, or Armed Forces Qualification Test, to determine a recruit’s eligibility for enrollment in the military. Half of all recruits are in the top two of five categories of the AFQT, while only one percent is in the bottom category. Compared to those who voluntarily enlist, only one-third of draft recruits place in the top two categories and twenty-five percent in the bottom.
Some people feel that the draft is a necessity even during times of peace and want it to be reinstated. What those individuals really want is mandatory service requirements. The draft was used in the past because of a shortage of troops, however that’s not the case today. We should not reinstate the military draft because we currently do not need soldiers, it is unclear of who would serve and who would not and how they may perform, and the military would be demoralized due to lack of commitment and comradery from potential