Do you think that it should be mandatory to serve a minimum of 2 years in the military after high school?
821703
I believe it should be mandatory to serve a minimum of 2 years in Federal Service, meaning that after high school you may choose among military service, local beautification, helping homeless or handicapped, physical infrastructure construction, etc. Not everyone is military material and the military does not need that many recruits. Benefits and pay will be given for those two years in Federal Service. Although it would detract from our concept of freedom for two years, it would teach social responsibility and make Americans earn their citizenship rather having it because they just so happened to be lucky enough to be born here.
637878
My husband was 18 when he joined the Army.It was his choice to go or not.He knew what he could be dealing with.He's now 25 and went and fought the war when it first started.Now he's out the Army and wishes he was still in.I don't think its a crime,I think some young men have the will and some just are not meant to be in the Army.What ever it is they make the choice.
572941
I was in the military for only 2 1/2 years and I will say this.  Kids out of high school and into the military are grounds for much influence.  Many don't have structure and can be taught easily.  I was older when I went in and much more aware of their mental discipline they attempted to persuade their soldiers with.  But all in all, it was realizing what was taking place.  One can understand how simple it is to mold them to what the government wants.  This is brainwashing.  Its the person receiving this information that needs to decipher the intent and label him/herself as freedom fighter.
485599
Unfortunately, experience is most required. I say it is unfortunate because, most young people after leaving school, are not given the opportunity to practice their skills. And as such, garner some experience. Maybe a course titled "experience" should be introduced.
934287
Please don't. \n\nIn the Air Force you can sign up for 2 years instead of the normal 4 years. \n\nIf you go AWOL, oh you'll be sorry!! That stays on your record for the rest of your life and it may determine whether you get a good job or a sloppy one. Trust me, my Dad went AWOL in the Navy and it hurt him
1185881
I'd rather have ppl in the military who  WANT to be there, not someone who is FORCED to be in the service.\n\nAll males when they turn 18 are required to register for the draft. If a draft is called, and the male is chosen, he is then required to report for duty. In that sense, his service is mandatory.\n\nFurther, a mandatory service goes against everything the US fought for back in the Revolutionary War. Those ideas are still highly valued.
217185
The ASVAB isn't mandatory in schools, and it is used within the military to help qualify (or disqualify) potential personnel from jobs. This way, students can get a fair assessment of their current potential, and the military can better target interested personnel, meaning a more efficient (and therefore less taxpayer dollar costly) recruitment process. \n\nIf the student objects to the ASVAB, they shouldn't take it in high school.
814180
He's just trying to make a point, his proposal will never be passed into legislation.\nWhat a partisan waste of government time.\n\nI do believe that ALL young Americans should serve the country for 2 years either in the military or some other capacity as a pre-requisite for the privilege of attending college. The social ills which plague or society may find some cure with the self respect and discipline that military service teaches along with the healthy dose of the "real world" they would receive.
242292
Some countries have it and in some ways, their youth are much more prepared for life after.  I'm not sure if it would or should work in the US.  I can't stand 100% behind it, since I would not be directly affected by it.  I would rather have a military of people who want to serve.  Also I would be concerned that the rich and powerful would get off and the others would serve in their place.
832144
it is like way in the 30s through the 50s with the army and the boy scouts.  try to get people intrested into the military younger.
738031
It seems that once a young person starts getting situated into a good job, strong relationship or marriage, financial independence, owning property and having babies, their life changes.  Their priorities change.  Their values change.  Many of them become slaves to their own economic burdens, like paying a mortgage, payments on a car, hospital debt from having a baby, vacations with the family, tuition payments for the kids, etc.  \n\nThe idea of joining the military service goes on the back burner when all of this happens.  These same guys will respond in a true national emergency, but right now they're content with letting the youngsters handle it.\n\nMany combatants are between the ages of eighteen and twenty five.  The military service tries real hard to get these people before they get involved as described above, because once they get involved with all the creature comforts of life, including a wife, they probably aren't as effective as a young, freshly trained youth with no outside responsibilities, but plenty of dedication!
192681
The army. Deployment are usually only 1 year in 3 years. So you do get time to be normal, have kids, and travel. You get paid and after 25 years you would have a nice pension too.
864316
Yes it should because all those four years prepare you for college. The better you do in school, the better job you will have. But it all depends on what you think. This was in my opinion.
940625
I don't know.  Of course, graduates of military academies are required to serve after graduation..I think five years is the requirement.  What I do know is that many military recruiters are paying the fees for high school dropouts to take the GED needed to join. (Primarily Army.)  My guess is that other than officers, the general military population is not comprised of our best and brightest.  For the dropouts who left high school for behavioral problems, that doesn't speak too well for the caliber of the military either.
476964
Actually how about putting every male graduate that DOESN'T graduate high school be required to join the military. I'd think that makes more sense.
398884
The minimum of two years is the "desired" minimum.  Apply anyway.  Wow them at an interview.  Good luck!
354275
Yes, but I don't see where you'd have time.  There are plenty of regulations that explain how much precedence the military takes ove anything else you happen to have going on.