Number: RL31682 Title: The Military Draft and a Possible War with Iraq Authors: Robert L. Goldich, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division Abstract: This report analyzes the possible scenarios under which the resumption of a draft might be militarily necessary, describes some of the social rationales for and against resuming the draft that have been cited (independent of military requirements), and itemizes the current status of the draft and action required for its reinstatement. Pages: 16 Date: Updated December 31, 2002