Guys I am worried I will get drafted.

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My mother signed me up for selective service as she never thought I could be drafted, but with the situation in Korea I am worried I will be drafted. I am not cut out for the military. I deal with stress issues, and if they put me in combat I might go crazy.

I am a person who is a pacifist. I do not want to die for a needless cause!

A few things to consider:

The US utilizes an all volunteer military and has since the Vietnam War. It works better for us that way, After 9/11 and at some of the tougher parts of Iraq 2005 in particular, recruitment numbers were down, instead of a draft, the military expanded the range of options for entry, changed the upper age and engaged higher bonuses for those who could be admitted.

Selective service registration for those males over 18 is a requirement in order to receive specific benefits (student loans) from the government.

As a conscientious objector, you probably could not be required to serve in combat.

The US population has grown war weary and as a result would be resistant to an imposed draft.

If you feel it is necessary to rule out military service, you could apply, take the ASVAB, visit the medical screening and be screened out as unfit for service, thus not being eligible for service in the future.

it's very hard to get a conscientious objector status. it's best, if trying that, to be a member of a pacifist church like the quakers.

I f you are being treated with drugs for anything ancillary to your autism/Asperger's like depression or anxiety, that could also preclude military service.

if you have aspergers i don't think you will be drafted

The USA has the most powerful military in the world. It doesn't need conscripts.

Is there no alternative to the military in your country? So sadly young men are still forced to go to military in my country, but at least since 30 years you are able to choose if you want to go to the "real" army or do alternative social work during that time. (Helping in hospitals and so on.)

I was wondering if there really is no alternative, because for many persons there is no possibility to go to army, because of religious causes, so there had to be an offered alternative?

Only a small percent of the military ever see conflict. Also as it stands right now the U.S military is removing a percentage of our standing military (I believe it's been awhile since I checked). Also a war in Korea would not require the draft to be reinstated, the US military is better equipped and trained than the North Koreans. So you shouldn't have to worry about being drafted.

About being unfit to serve, if you were on any prescribed medications in the last year, in regards to mental health, you are barred from enlistment. Also Asperger's syndrome, as well as any Axis II disorder bars anyone from enlistment without a medical waiver.