I was a Submariner and like others prefer an all volunteer force. In addition to the effectiveness and discipline concerns, draftees are far less likely to reenlist which exacerbates training and readiness. Perhaps more simplistic I disagree with conscription simply because it's antithetical to a society that values individual liberty.
Selective Service may be a means of identifying those eligible for a future draft, but seem to remember reading somewhere that up to 70% of the population between the ages of 18 and 35 would be unfit for service for various reasons. This is so inefficient that Selective Service should also be abolished.
If military leadership thinks they have a readiness issue, then a potential solution is to increase the voluntary inactive reserves. If the military has an issue attracting volunteers then they should offer more in compensation and benefits.
Selective Service may be a means of identifying those eligible for a future draft, but seem to remember reading somewhere that up to 70% of the population between the ages of 18 and 35 would be unfit for service for various reasons. This is so inefficient that Selective Service should also be abolished.
If military leadership thinks they have a readiness issue, then a potential solution is to increase the voluntary inactive reserves. If the military has an issue attracting volunteers then they should offer more in compensation and benefits.
