> It was not compulsory, as in most countries including US, there were actually several alternatives (appelé scientifique, etc). The US last had conscription d

> It was not compulsory, as in most countries including US, there were actually several alternatives (appelé scientifique, etc). The US last had conscription during the Vietnam War and has never had a general-purpose mandatory peacetime "National Service" equivalent. Our draft had deferments of various kinds as well, in addition to alternative service for conscientious objectors.