# Military Draft

**IRI:** https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/R8KjYkBgyzNInNlmXPMhcXe

## Labels

**Preferred Label:** Conscription

**Alternative Labels:**

- Call-Up
- National Service
- Selective Service

## 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.

## Sub Class Of

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RC8JmK2y8Na9Itkk0MCtMS4

**Deprecated:** False