How did the draft process work during the Vietnam war?
After a US male registered for the draft. Uncle Sam, might later, send him a letter telling him to REPORT to a specific place for inprocessing into the US military. Once he reported, he was examined by military medical personnel, mentally tested (written), and then put on a chartered bus to the nearest US Army Fort to commence Basic Combat Infantryman Training, nick named, Boot Camp. His obligation to the United States Government was two years active duty, and 4 years reserve. Today it’s an 8 year obligation.
