Word: conscriptionâ
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...there are equally strong arguments against restoring conscription???at least until other remedies for the volunteer force are given a chance. The draft would do nothing to help the Pentagon retain those experienced commissioned officers and noncoms whose skills are in demand in the civilian economy. Nor would conscription necessarily make the socioeconomic, racial and mental aptitude composition of the military more representative of the U.S. population than is the case under the volunteer force. Reason: if men and women continue volunteering at the current rate?and being accepted at the current quality?and the armed forces remain at their...
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