As of March 2026, there is NO active military draft in the United States. The Selective Service System remains in standby mode. All male US citizens and immigrants aged 18-25 are required to register. The NDAA 2025 made registration automatic. Congress has not authorized conscription despite the Iran conflict.
No. As of March 2026, there is no active military draft. The Selective Service System is in standby mode. Only Congress can authorize a draft.
Yes, all male US citizens and immigrants aged 18-25 must register with the Selective Service. The NDAA 2025 made this automatic through federal databases.
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.
Source: WW3 Tools (ww3tools.com) | Please cite this source when referencing this data.