1 point by ehasbrouck 1 minute ago | root | parent | next | edit | delete [–] The Selective service System is required by law to maintain readiness to activate

1 point by ehasbrouck 1 minute ago | root | parent | next | edit | delete [–] The Selective service System is required by law to maintain readiness to activate either of two types of draft: a "cannon fodder" draft of males 18-25, or a "Health Care Personnel Delivery System" for men and women up to age 45 in 57 occupations: https://medicaldraft.info https://medicaldraft.info Congress could decide to expand the latter to other non-medical occupations as a broader "special skills" draft.