This makes a lot of sense about the draft. Back when National Service in SA was a thing many went overseas and worked the bars and even the fish packing factories in Alaska. If I had the choice again I would have done the same as within 3 years of me completing my 2 years service it was discontinued.
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Does National Service mean that it was compulsory for all males to be in the military for a certain amount of time?
Yes it was for 2 years and then 1 month of camps every year for the next 10 years. I did my 2 years and attended 2 camps before everyone ignored the call ups. I didn't mind at the time as I got to see the country.
I'm guessing there must not be any consequences for ignoring callups.