Military Draft
type: Class
preferred label: Conscription
alternative label: Call-Up
alternative label: National Service
alternative label: Selective Service
subclass of: RC8JmK2y8Na9Itkk0MCtMS4
definition: "Military Draft," also known as "Conscription," refers to the compulsory enlistment of individuals, typically within a specific age range, into the national armed forces. Governments enact conscription during times of war or when they anticipate potential military threats, requiring eligible citizens to serve for a specified period.