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What is the purpose of the military draft?
To Build more ships for the NavyTo Build more ships for the Navy
Was there ever a draft into the Marine Corp Air Force and Navy or was it just into the Army?
Both WWII, Korea and Vietnam saw up to five percent of the Marine Corps strength coming from the draft. The threat of being drafted into the Army or the Marine Corps as cannon fodder has always kept long waiting lines at Air Force and Navy recruitment offices.
What is the historical reason for the navy using yards for distances?
The Navy does not use yards as a measurement of speed/distance, the Navy uses Knots, a nautical mile is equal to 6076 land feet or 1852 meters
My brother was drafted during the Vietnam war into the armywhen he reported to be sworn in he was taken out of the army line and sent to the marinesThis was illegal How can i prove this?
That's how the Marines got their men, in some cases. The Navy and Air Force could draft men too; but during Vietnam they didn't have to, there was a waiting list to join the Navy & Air Force.
Did the North or South use a draft to raise armies during the civil war?
yes
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