What happens if you refuse to go to war?

If you’re tried and convicted of failing to comply with the Military Selective Service Act, you will be guilty of a felony offense. You could be subject to a fine of up to a quarter of a million dollars, a prison term of up to five years, or both.

Is conscription legal in Australia?

As noted, conscription was abolished by law in 1973. But the Defence Act 1903 as amended retained a provision that it could be reintroduced by proclamation of the Governor-General. Potentially all Australian residents between the ages of 18 and 60 could be called up in this way.

In which country military service is compulsory?

1. Israel. Military service in Israel is compulsory for men and women.

What are the two types of national service?

2. National service shall be obligatory for all citizens of the Philippines. As used in this decree, “National service” shall consist of three main programs namely: civic welfare service, law enforcement service; and military service.

What happens if you don’t show up for National Guard duty?

For instance, being AWOL for less than three days can result in a maximum penalty of confinement for one month and forfeiture of two-thirds pay for one month. After 30 days or more, service members face dishonorable discharge, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and a one-year confinement.

What if all soldiers refused to fight?

If every soldier refused to fight, then the world would be taken over and dominated by groups and organizations that use non-soldiers in order to impose their will.

How can conscription be avoided?

By circumventing the law

1. Obtaining conscientious objector status by professing insincere religious or ethical beliefs.
2. Obtaining a student deferment, if the student wishes to attend or remain in school largely to avoid the draft.

Would mandatory military service be unconstitutional?

Mandating national service violates the constitution and would infringe on the freedom to choose what to do with our lives. The 13th Amendment to the US Constitution states, “Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for…

How can I be exempt from NS?

Exemption. Complete NS exemptions are rare, usually resulting from permanent disabilities or severe medical conditions to be graded PES F by the SAF Medical Board. National policies have been progressively tightened to close up any loopholes that are exploited by draft evaders.