Risks associated with Jobs in the United States Navy

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Risks associated with jobs in the US Navy

Introduction

Motivations for pursuing a particular job vary from person to person in as much as people come in different personalities , culture , training and religious persuasions . Going into the army and the reasons one brings with him include the financial challenges that are mounting (and this is quite common , responding with patriotic fervor (there are still a lot like these nowadays , sense of adventure , diversion and a host of other motives . One of the major factors

of course , is being drafted , and hence having no choice or option but to leave and serve one 's country . One gets to choose though in some measure by being drafted to the navy , the army and other branches of the US military service

In the history of American wars , a military draft is used only in times war , and it was in the days of the Civil War that the first wartime draft took place (Lotterman , 2002 . Then , the rule was , if there were individuals who wanted to evade or rather be excused for being drafted to the military service , they would have to provide a substitute or pay 300 to the federal government in to free themselves from military service . There were also exemptions . Disability or a handicap in certain individuals could have made them an exception . Those also with dependent families were given immunity from serving . All of these are given in a scenario where an all out war is necessary (Lottterman 2002

On the other hand , it was a peacetime draft had become almost compulsory because of the Selective Training and Service Act . Because the government deemed that World War II was imminent , it anticipated American involvement into war . Hence from 1948 to 1973 , America has depended on military draft to enable the country to cope with this demand of looming war . A military draft policy was a must in such times , and thus , it was a binding strategy . Given this whole state of affairs in those past decades , the overall picture of America 's landscape was nevertheless negative . Many in the populace have shown disapproval to the government 's stand . There were extensive protests and many went to the streets to join in public demonstrations Many Americans would have of these government 's laws and schemes concerning military draft . Thus , in 1973 , the military draft policy was effectively terminated (Ibid . However , a renewed interest to reinstate Selective Training and Service Act is rising since the U .S ' involvement in Iraq war during the 80 's . The government under Bush 's administration wants America to be prepared for any event of war (Lotteman , 2002 . The present volunteer ' system does not suffice the need especially that America entered into the Afghanistan and lately , the Iraq war Understanding the long range and intensive deployment of America 's resources to this engagement is vital . The rationale has always been that the US has enemies it has to face . Terrorism...