Conscription suspended Other important Laird goals were ending conscription by June 30, 1973, and the creation of an All Volunteer Force (AVF). Strong opposition to selective service mounted during the Vietnam War and draft calls declined progressively during Laird's years at the Pentagon; from 300,000 in his first year, to 200,000 in the second, 100,000 in the third, and 50,000 in the fourth. On January 27, 1973, after the signing of the Vietnam agreement in Paris, Laird suspended the draft, five months ahead of schedule.
Conscription suspended Other important Laird goals were ending conscription by June 30 1973 and the creation of an All Volunteer Force (AVF) Strong opposition to selective service mounted during the Vietnam War and draft calls declined progressively during Laird's years at the Pentagon; from 300000 in his first year to 200000 in the second 100000 in the third and 50000 in the fourth On January 27 1973 after the signing of the Vietnam agreement in Paris Laird suspended the draft five months ahead of schedule