So like, when you get drafted, how is service determined? Like does each branch hold a separate draft, or is two different ping pong ball containers? Like it comes up Navy and then *name*
During my time, it was mostly Army. However, on occasion a USMC "volunteer" would be chosen. The ping pong balls were in one container which only determined order of birthdays. People could still avoid the draft by being in college or having a doctor write a note. The branch was determined after you passed the induction physical at the Federal BLDG in Pittsburgh