"The most rational and useful system that is, however no longer possible to implement in our culture, would be a universal male only draft effective within 6 months of a set birthday between 16 and 18. The Selectivwe Service organization would not be a part of the active military and the draft would be for 6 or 3 months? Draftees would then be released and permitted to enlist after a defined interval?, between one month and a year."
I hope the above is not your idea, because it is the most unworkable idea I've ever heard. Male only? 16? New bureacracy between Selective Service and active military? 6 month draft, with 3 months Boot camp AND Advanced Infantry Training? No on post/ship duty station for real life training/experience? Draftees discharge after 6 months then permitted to enlist between one month and a year? Sure they'll be standing in line.
What about the technical training in all branches that sometimes take up to a year or more? Due respect, the above is unworkable. The above would be a waste of money and time.
I may go for a Reserve or National Guard draft but at 16? and a 3 month draft? That's not enough time to learn to turn individuals into cohesive team nor get in shape nor learn the very basics of combat or Navy seamanship. Hell, my first 3 months was just learning how to march in unison and square away my bunk. What nonsense.
Tech training comes after basic and AIT. There would certainly be more available personnel for tech training and employment due to everyone already having the basic training behind him and especially the familiarity with the whole concept. We don't give tech training in basic now. My son, ̃ years in the army, says, too, that the tech training instead of AIT is a loss for most but necessary because of the short duration of too many enlistments. The type of Draft I see as the best would obviate all that. We would have both a universal draft and a fully volunteer military.