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-{{Template}}A '''draft dodger''', '''draft evader''' or '''draft resister''', is a person who avoids ("dodges") or otherwise violates the [[conscription]] policies of the nation in which he or she is a citizen or resident, by leaving the country, going into hiding, attempting to [[fraud]]ulently obtain [[conscientious objector]] status, or by open resistance ([[civil disobedience]]). Although it originated earlier, the term became popular during the [[Vietnam War]] to describe citizens of the [[United States]] who dodged the [[conscription in the United States|mandatory conscription]] policy, in order to avoid serving in the war, by leaving the country, originally to [[Sweden]], but later in greater numbers to [[Canada]], or (much less often) [[Mexico]]. The term may be applied to individuals who avoid military service by other means.+{{Template}}
 +A '''draft dodger''', '''draft evader''' or '''draft resister''', is a person who avoids ("dodges") or otherwise violates the [[conscription]] policies of the nation in which he or she is a citizen or resident, by leaving the country, going into hiding, attempting to [[fraud]]ulently obtain [[conscientious objector]] status, or by open resistance ([[civil disobedience]]). Although it originated earlier, the term became popular during the [[Vietnam War]] to describe citizens of the [[United States]] who dodged the [[conscription in the United States|mandatory conscription]] policy, in order to avoid serving in the war, by leaving the country, originally to [[Sweden]], but later in greater numbers to [[Canada]], or (much less often) [[Mexico]]. The term may be applied to individuals who avoid military service by other means.
The United States has employed conscription (mandatory military service, also called "the draft") several times, usually during war but also during the nominal peace of the Cold War. The U.S. discontinued the draft in 1973, moving to an all-volunteer force. The United States has employed conscription (mandatory military service, also called "the draft") several times, usually during war but also during the nominal peace of the Cold War. The U.S. discontinued the draft in 1973, moving to an all-volunteer force.
-Today, the Selective Service System remains in place as a contingency; young men aged 18-26 are required to register so that a draft can be more readily resumed. The U.S. armed forces are now designated as "all-volunteer", although, in 2004 as well as during the 1991 Gulf War, some personnel were kept in the military longer than they expected. However, this was consistent with their enlistment contracts because of a clause that permits retention based on the needs of the military.{{Fact|date=April 2007}} In 2003, legislation to reintroduce general conscription was defeated in the U.S. House of Representatives due to widespread disapproval among lawmakers and the American public. [[Universal National Service Act of 2007|Similar legislation]] has been proposed for reintroduction recently but it has not yet been approved.+Today, the Selective Service System remains in place as a contingency; young men aged 18-26 are required to register so that a draft can be more readily resumed. The U.S. armed forces are now designated as "all-volunteer", although, in 2004 as well as during the 1991 Gulf War, some personnel were kept in the military longer than they expected. However, this was consistent with their enlistment contracts because of a clause that permits retention based on the needs of the military. In 2003, legislation to reintroduce general conscription was defeated in the U.S. House of Representatives due to widespread disapproval among lawmakers and the American public. [[Universal National Service Act of 2007|Similar legislation]] has been proposed for reintroduction recently but it has not yet been approved.
 +==See also==
 +*[[Draft]]
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A draft dodger, draft evader or draft resister, is a person who avoids ("dodges") or otherwise violates the conscription policies of the nation in which he or she is a citizen or resident, by leaving the country, going into hiding, attempting to fraudulently obtain conscientious objector status, or by open resistance (civil disobedience). Although it originated earlier, the term became popular during the Vietnam War to describe citizens of the United States who dodged the mandatory conscription policy, in order to avoid serving in the war, by leaving the country, originally to Sweden, but later in greater numbers to Canada, or (much less often) Mexico. The term may be applied to individuals who avoid military service by other means.

The United States has employed conscription (mandatory military service, also called "the draft") several times, usually during war but also during the nominal peace of the Cold War. The U.S. discontinued the draft in 1973, moving to an all-volunteer force.

Today, the Selective Service System remains in place as a contingency; young men aged 18-26 are required to register so that a draft can be more readily resumed. The U.S. armed forces are now designated as "all-volunteer", although, in 2004 as well as during the 1991 Gulf War, some personnel were kept in the military longer than they expected. However, this was consistent with their enlistment contracts because of a clause that permits retention based on the needs of the military. In 2003, legislation to reintroduce general conscription was defeated in the U.S. House of Representatives due to widespread disapproval among lawmakers and the American public. Similar legislation has been proposed for reintroduction recently but it has not yet been approved.

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