Selective Service and the All-Volunteer Force.

Abstract

This article argues that the current structure of Selective Service is appropriate for the 1980s. Selective Service as a complement to the All Volunteer Force (AVF) can perform its assigned mission. Registration should be maintained and enforced. There is no need to extend present procedures to pre-mobilization classification. As a substitute for the AVF, a return to conscription will bring a whole new set of problems. The Nation must consider the likely cost and impact of trying to fix the AVF, as compared to the benefits and problems associated with the draft. After full consideration, it may well turn out that the problem foreseen in this paper can be overcome, or are not as serious as the effects of continuing the AVF. However, if we are to change our military manpower procurement policy we need some assurance that the draft will increase our national defense capability.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA113096

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  • Bernard Rostker

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  • Center for Naval Analyses

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  • Ground and Sea Platforms
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  • United States

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