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Militaries considering rapid expansion should take note of US Department of Defence research which identifies cultural barriers and dwindling physical standards as challenges to introducing a draft

Summary

  1. Draft should be a last resort measure.
  2. Draft may face cultural backlash from social media.
  3. Expect mass legal challenges.
  4. Relax entry standards for fitness, education, mental health.
READ: Social media among many barriers to bringing back a draft, report says

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