If There Is a War...

This book describes the CO processing and discharge provisions as they should work and as they normally work in peacetime. Even in time of war or mobilization, you should be able to apply for CO status or for discharge, just as you can when the US is not at war. But, in wartime even more than in peacetime, you can't rely on the military to process your claim fairly--or even to process it at all. This Appendix briefly describes problems that COs encountered during the Persian Gulf War (1991) and steps you can take to protect yourself if you are caught up in a mobilization.

The "Stop-Loss" Provisions

Treatment of Conscientious Objectors

Protecting Yourself

Should You Apply?

A Final Word

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