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Battle Army Apr 2026

"United States Official Army Draft, we tried contacting you through mail several times and have had no response. You have been marked eligible and must report in. Failure to respond may result in a fine and a minimum jail sentence of six years." Key Facts to Know

If you received a text message similar to the one below, please be aware that it is a . The U.S. military has not held a draft since 1973 and will never contact you via text for this purpose. Common Phishing Text Format Battle Army

The U.S. military is currently an all-volunteer force. "United States Official Army Draft, we tried contacting

The Selective Service System —not the Army itself—is the agency responsible for managing draft registration. military is currently an all-volunteer force

Official U.S. Army recruiters may use text messages for general outreach, but they will never demand you report for a draft or threaten you with jail time.