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Re: Military Draft



I can' remember anyone sweating out the draft in 1949. They were dismantling the Army when I enlisted. It was easy to get out. Several times, while I was taking basic training, several times they announced that if anyone wanted to be discharged all they had to do was ask.
 
Bob
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Sent: Thursday, January 02, 2003 11:01 PM
Subject: Re: Military Draft

In a message dated 1/1/2003 10:25:53 AM Pacific Standard Time, a0019874@airmail.net writes:


But,
I think their primary reason for joining was the Draft (


Can someone explain the US draft system as it existed in June 1950?
What was the target age?
How were they selected for service? (All had to serve?)
How long did they have to serve?

Thanks,

jk