Draft Age 2026: Ages 18-25 Eligible — Who Gets Called First?

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Draft Age Requirements 2026

If a draft were activated, men aged 20 would be called first, followed by ages 21-25, then 18-19. All male US citizens and immigrants aged 18-25 must be registered with Selective Service. Women are currently exempt from draft registration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What age gets drafted first?

Men aged 20 would be called first, followed by 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, then 18-19. This order is set by the Military Selective Service Act.

Can you be drafted at 26?

No. Once you turn 26, you are no longer eligible for the draft, though you must remain registered until age 26.

Data Sources & Methodology

Analysis based on data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), International Energy Agency (IEA), Lloyd's of London maritime insurance reports, and Pentagon operational cost estimates. Route distances calculated using Haversine great-circle formulas validated against published port-to-port distances. Updated 2026-03-11.

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