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  • I’m aware that the Selective Service exists in case a draft is needed, but the US military has changed itself to make sure that a draft has a very low chance of occurring.

    The USA fought two occupations at the same time and didn’t use a draft to fill personnel needs. A major reason why the USA didn’t was because it would make the occupations far more unpopular than they were. There were political decisions all the way up the chain of command to prevent a draft, even when Afghanistan was portrayed in the media as a defensive war.

    Sure, no drafts in the future isn’t guaranteed, but it is a solution that the DOW will only pursue if there are no other options available.