In response to a suggestion of universal military service, here are some figures from the AF fact sheet, which are true for all services:
The propensity for a youth 18-24 to serve in the military is 12%, 17% male and 6% female. The propensity has been declining over the last decade.
73% of American youth 18-24 are not qualified for military service. Disqualifiers include poor aptitude scores, record of drug and alcohol abuse, significant criminal records, obesity, lack of ability to pass initial physical condition testing, and medical exam failures.
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