What were the odds of surviving the Vietnam War?

85\% of Vietnam Veterans made successful transitions to civilian life. 97\% of Vietnam Veterans were honorably discharged. 91\% of Vietnam Veterans say they are glad they served. 74\% say they would serve again, even knowing the outcome.

What were the odds of being drafted to Vietnam?

Considering the “draft age” and the demographics of the 18 – 24 year old age cohort, your odds on actually getting drafted during the Vietnam era were probably lower than 5\% (on a cohort wide basis). During WWII (which was probably the “height of drafting”) your odds on getting drafted might have been as high as 10\%.

How many drafted soldiers died in Vietnam?

(66\% of U.S. armed forces members were drafted during WWII). Draftees accounted for 30.4\% (17,725) of combat deaths in Vietnam. Reservists killed: 5,977 National Guard: 6,140 served: 101 died. Total draftees (1965 – 73): 1,728,344.

How many soldiers died on their first day in Vietnam?

997 soldiers
997 soldiers were killed on their first day in Vietnam. 1,448 soldiers were killed on their last day in Vietnam. 31 sets of brothers are on the Wall. Thirty one sets of parents lost two of their sons.

Did all draftees go to Vietnam?

Although the Selective Service’s deferment system meant that men of lower socioeconomic standing were most likely to be sent to the front lines, no one was completely safe from the draft. Almost every American was either eligible to go to war or knew someone who was.

What age can you no longer be drafted?

Present – The U.S. currently operates under an all-volunteer armed forces policy. All male citizens between the ages of 18 and 26 are required to register for the draft and are liable for training and service until the age of 35.

How did the military draft affect the Vietnam War?

The military draft brought the war to the American home front. During the Vietnam War era, between 1964 and 1973, the U.S. military drafted 2.2 million American men out of an eligible pool of 27 million.

How do I find out if I was drafted into Vietnam?

Simply enter your birth month and day to find out if you would have been drafted for wartime service in Vietnam. Check Out USAToday’s Draft Number Calculator. The calculator, of course, does not use your birth year because many of us were born well after the Vietnam War.

Why did the Selective Service issue deferments for Vietnam Veterans?

The Selective Service also authorized deferments for men who planned to study for careers labeled as “vital” to national security interests, such as physics and engineering, which exacerbated the racial and socioeconomic inequalities of the Vietnam-era draft. Of the 2.5 million enlisted men who served during Vietnam,…

What were the effects of the Vietnam War on young men?

High number, less likely to be drafted. Also, when protesting the war, many young men burned their draft cards. There were deferments and exemptions, for example, Married, with children.