By Mariya Kalashnikova
Fact Checker

Lately there have been many rumors circulating about the Bush administration reinstating the draft. There is a Selective Service System in place, which requires all 18 year old men to register for the draft in case it is brought back. However, political experts say, unless there is a national emergency, it is very unlikely that the draft will be reinstated.
Lack of support for draft
Right now there are two bills in Congress calling for a draft, but neither of them has sufficient support to pass. The draft is such a controversial issue that supporting it is almost like political suicide. By supporting the draft, a politician eliminates a huge number of middle-class votes. Thus, even if there are politicians in favor of the draft, it is very doubtful that they would publicly endorse it.
Draft not necessary
A draft might not even be necessary as many people are volunteering every year to join the military. Hard work from recruiters, increased U.S. patriotism and economic hardship in many areas of the U.S. have led many young Americans to sign up for the military.
Armed forces overmanned
For the 30th year in a row the U.S. military has met its recruitment and retention goals of all-volunteer forces. In the year 2003, the Air Force recruited 32,000 volunteers, the Navy recruited 42,000, the Marine Corps recruited 39,000 and the Army 74,000.
In 2003, 70 percent of the U.S. Navy re-enlisted and 60 percent of the Air Force re-enlisted for the service. In fact, some sources say that the Navy and Air Force are currently overmanned and have more men than they know what to do with. 100%.