If the Draft is re-instated, and I am called to goto war....?
813286
You always have the option of leaving the country.
860055
What, do you think we have a draft?  The folks who support the war are fighting the war, stupid.
710165
RE-4 is not recommended for re-enlistment. I don't know if you could get back in - your best bet is to talk with a recruiter and explain the situation leading up to the RE-4, and see if you can get a waiver or petition US government to get it changed.
843322
Chill kid you are required by law to fill it out and give it to the post office. It doesn't mean your joining the military it puts your name on a list that if the draft were ever reinstated you could be called there are no exceptions so fill it out and send it. It's been the law since 1980's all males that turn 18 must fill out the form. don't sweat it it's nothing.
904252
depending on how long you have been gone, you are already in trouble... and the correct term is U.A. You are already flagged and they will wait for you to come to them... they will not come looking for you unless you make it obvious were you are, then they have to, but it is easier for them to wait on you to mess up and get arrested for desertion, then they will come get you and you will be eligible for the full penalty of the UCMJ, which includes imprisonment with only bread and water rations and death... your best bet is to turn yourself in and talk to them about your issues, tell them you don't want to go and will not go. They can not force you to go back to Iraq... honesty with them is the best best bet for you....\n\nET2 (SS)
938749
Charlie really thinks re-instituting the draft will deter our decisions to go to war, in that children of the senate and house could be drafted.\n\nThat's somewhat of a reach.\n\nI don't want to chance filling our army with people who don't want to join.  Not a good idea right now.  Campus riots would be everywhere.\n\nCan't answer your other questions right now, you did your research and are way ahead of me.
911576
doubt you can do that.most are already retired and i'm guessing the rest already might have tried to serve in the armed forces and were rejected for some reason. Or maybe they served already and didn't renew their service contract,so they shouldn't be forced to serve if they don't wish to.unless of course congress does reinstate the draft and then everyone is fair game.
562143
Hey buddy got a question when you were in the military Im going to guess you were in the rear with the gear so im going to leave a open invitation when i get home from spending a year outside the wire i want you to come on down and wipe your feet on my flag and see what the hell happens to you And if you dont like this country move to France.
273392
They should NEVER reinstate the draft, for these reasons:\n\n(1) Conscription is slavery. The slavemaster/rulers take control of your life, FORCING you to labor for them and even claiming the power to SACRIFICE your life for their own goals. Slavery. Period.\n\n(2) Conscription is not constitutional. Congress is given the power to summon the militia, and raise an army, but nowhere is it given the power to FORCE people into indentured servitude, even in the name of doing those two things. The power to raise an army no more nullifies your freedom from servitude than it nullifies your right to freedom of speech. They can't ban speech against a war because of their power to wage war, and likewise they can't violate any OTHER natural rights of yours for that cause. \n\n(3) Conscription is also bad because it allows a government to wage a non-defensive war which its own people do not support. That has been the main use of concription, for example, in the United States. If the war is just, then people will volunteer for it.\n\n(4) And, of course, conscription represents cowardice. Ever single person demanding that OTHERS be enslaved for the cause, while not volunteering to go die on the front lines himself IN THAT SAME CONFLICT (regardless of past "service"), is the very worst kind of coward and hypocrite in our species
728421
if its an auto draft it will place you, if its a manual draft, make sure you have the correct id code, also give it another day or two.
574489
I don't know...just wait for the draft...
975069
that is hoping for to much, my man is deploying in march, and 3 other neighbors in may 2007 all in different units. this wont happen until a vote is cast on a specific date etc... however how about pray for the safety of our troops more? that is always appreciated, even by the people who dont believe in God. (sorry)
752884
If by "support the troops," you mean, "bring them back," yes.\n\nIf there's a draft, I'll be relocating to Canada.  I'll be damned if I'm going to risk my life for some idiotic reason like an invasion of Iran.
768694
I volunteered to go to 'Nam, why would I (or anyone) try to avoid doing my (our) duty to my (our) country?\nI had a high enough number that I wouldn't have been drafted.\nBy joining, I eliminated the need to draft someone else.\nIt never ceases to amaze me that the ones who do try their hardest to avoid their duty to defend our freedom are the ones that insist on having it the most.
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I read the answers so far concerning discharge, and I would not recommend any of them. \n\nOne has to be very careful in the advice they get from the internet. \n\nI am retired military, combat veteran, and I was also a recruiter, so I understand the regulations which cover what is called "ETS", Exit Time of Service, and the regulations which cover discharge.\n\nI am responding to you for two reasons. One, to provide you with qualified answers to your question, and to help all those who read this response, in their understanding of the enlistment and discharge process.\n\nThere is also an underlying principle which I hold to as well.\n\nThe president of this country, not to be confused with my president for he is not in any form, shape, or fashion, my president, ever!! \n\nThis current president, outright lied to the american people in starting a war with Iraq. Therefore this means, "he lied, and military personel died" - and "are dying".\n\nIn no way should anyone who reads this response should and assume that I dont support our troops. I simmply dont support their commander in chief who is a liar.  \n\nNow lets chat about the rules and reg's over you.\n\nDoes not really matter what branch of service you are in, all branches operate under what is called the "Uniform Code of Military Justice" or UCMJ, and what is also called "Standard Operating Procedures" or SOP..\n\nThese set of rules and regulations and procedures cover every aspect of enlistment and discharge.\n\nThe only way to get kicked out with a dishonorable or bad conduct discharge is to do soemthing illegal, and then be prosecuted for it at a court martial.\n\nDont go this route!!!By doing so you are placing your very life in the hands of people in uniform in the same branch you are in, who will treat you everyway evil they can get away with. And this can get real nasty and vindictive against you.\n\nLet me tell you this. The UCMJ and SOP, are not written in a way to be fair to the military member. Actually they are written in everyway unfair and unethical. \n\nOutside of a court martial, which again can bring a dishonorable or bad conduct discharge, the only two other discharges are, Honorable and General Discharge.\n\nIf you can, seek a honorable discharge and hope for a general discharge, if you wish to leave before your time of service is over. \n\nYou should also find out about Veterans benefits, which may or may not be affected in your desires to leave the military. I can help you with these two. Just ask the question, and I will answer it too herein.\n\nAfter many years of thought and experiences while on active duty, I believe the best way to get out of the military, next to serving out your regular enlistment time, is to first change your combatant status. \n\nIn other words, go to your company commander and tell them you are declaring and changing your status into what is called "Conscientious Objector" or "C.O.". I will be using the acronym "C.O." hereafter.\n\n"O.C." status, means you are telling the military you no longer wish to use any weapon to kill anyone with for any purpose whatsoever.\n\nThe bottom line in the military is this. They need people to go to war, and kill other people while doing it. \n\nYou must request discharge based on the status of "C.O." according to regulations. \n\nThis means you must first get the required paperwork from your personnel section. \n\nYou can also get the help of the chaplain and the post JAG, Judge Advocate Generals office for filling out these forms. \n\nIf I were you, and I were to declare this "C.O." status, I would use both the chaplain and JAG, and any advice my personnel section may provide. \n\nI would also use letters from my family members and even neighbors if you can acquire them; written to "whom it may concern". Have them write letters in support of your newly declared status.
126255
They're not bringing back the draft.  Our military works best with volunteers.  If you want to be there, you will fight better.  Drafts sent boys to do a man's job.
726897
are you crazy ???? phillipine army is forcefully enlisting people . just call then they will pick u up for free ... you are a retard