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.

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[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. [1]

[edit] List of countries with a volunteer military

[edit] List of countries, which are planning to replace conscription with a volunteer military in next 3 years

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  1. ^ Interview with Nadine Strossen, David Shankbone, Wikinews, October 30, 2007.
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