The U.S. Army has quietly raised its upper enlistment age 7 years to 42. And this year’s NDAA has language to make draft registration automatic, using existing government databases — young men won’t need to do it themselves. The current process is a mess, with widespread noncompliance (Selective Service reported to Congress that only 42% of 18-year-olds had registered), out-of-date contact info, etc. Keep in mind only Congress can call for a draft, i.e., forced conscription.
“””””The U.S. Army has quietly raised its upper enlistment age 7 years to 42.”””””
They returned to what it was from 2007 to 2016, 42 years of age, the Air Force is still at age 42 and the Navy and Coast Guard at age 41.