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The debate is fueled by the military campaign in Iran. While it has largely been an air campaign so far, the White House has declined to rule out "boots on the ground," keeping all options on the table. How the automatic military draft will work

Previously, individuals had to sign up manually. The new defense policy bill automates this process to simplify compliance and ensure national readiness. Soldiers at War

Officials stress this is not the start of a draft. A draft can only be activated by Congress passing new legislation during a national emergency. 2. The Context of Conflict The debate is fueled by the military campaign in Iran

The image of the American soldier is shifting. For decades, the U.S. has relied on an all-volunteer force, but as the conflict in Iran enters its second month, the "D" word——is back in the national conversation. The new defense policy bill automates this process

Starting in , the U.S. will move to a system of automatic Selective Service registration for all eligible men aged 18 to 25.

While the U.S. hasn't used a draft since the Vietnam War in 1973, several factors are making the possibility feel more immediate than it has in generations. 1. Automatic Registration: A Major Policy Shift