American military service system refers to the wartime conscription system and peacetime conscription system, which have been implemented in the United States for a long time. 1940 to 1972 implements the selective conscription system.
1973 the conscription system was abolished and changed to conscription system.
Recruitment targets are mainly young men and women of 17-2 1, and are recruited once a month by recruitment stations set up by various services and arms throughout the country. Those who are recruited will sign contracts with the military. After the expiration, those who need to be retained can renew their contracts.
American military service system refers to the wartime conscription system and peacetime conscription system, which have been implemented in the United States for a long time. 1940 to 1972 implements the selective conscription system. That is to say, all men in the United States, except active servicemen, diplomats in the United States and foreigners, must register with the local conscription Committee within five days after 18' s birthday and fill out the "Classification Adjustment Form". Then classify and number, and draw lots to select people who meet the service conditions.
1973 the conscription system was abolished and changed to conscription system. Recruitment targets are mainly young men and women of 17-2 1, and are recruited once a month by recruitment stations set up by various services and arms throughout the country. Those who are recruited will sign contracts with the military. After the expiration, those who need to be retained can renew their contracts. Applicants are free to choose the place of service, the army (soldiers) and specific units.
legal ground
According to the US military service law, all American citizens who have reached the age of 17-35 and passed the intelligence and physical tests can voluntarily apply to join the US military. The length of volunteer service depends on the contract signed between the applicant and the US military. The minimum service period for the first time is 4 years. (The number of years of active service is voluntarily selected and signed by the individual, usually 2 to 6 years. If you choose 2 years, you will retire. The minimum service life of technology-intensive services such as nuclear power and electronics is 6 years. After the expiration of the first service, you can continue to sign contracts with the army and continue to serve in the army. The continuous service period is 2-30 years. If recruits don't want to continue their service, they can retire or transfer to the reserve or change their service.