Volunteer military
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A volunteer military or all-volunteer military is one which derives its manpower from volunteers rather than conscription or mandatory service. A country may offer attractive pay and benefits through military recruitment to attract volunteers. Many countries with volunteer militaries reserve the right to renew conscription in the event of an emergency.
[edit] All-Volunteer Force of the United States
The military of the United States is currently a volunteer military, although it has an operational Selective Service System as a contingency. On July 1, 1973, President Richard Nixon created the All-Volunteer Force as a result of the American public's dissatisfaction with the draft.
[edit] List of countries with a volunteer military
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- Australia
- Belgium
- Canada
- Hungary
- India
- Republic of Ireland
- Italy
- Japan
- Luxembourg
- New Zealand
- South Africa
- United Kingdom
- United States
