Every citizen who could be drafted if the US goes to war

How the US military draft would actually work

The United States has not enforced conscription since 1973, when the country transitioned to an all-volunteer military. However, the legal framework for a draft has never disappeared.

If the government decided that the armed forces needed more personnel during a national emergency, the process would be handled by the Selective Service System (SSS), the federal agency responsible for managing draft registration.

Men between the ages of 18 and 25 are currently required by law to register with the SSS, regardless of immigration status. Registration does not mean someone will automatically be drafted, but it ensures that the government has a database of eligible individuals if conscription ever becomes necessary.