What is the term for mandatory military service during wartime?

The term for mandatory military service during wartime is conscription. This practice involves the government enforcing the enlistment of individuals into the military, often referred to as the draft. Conscription is designed to ensure that a country has a sufficient number of personnel to meet military needs during times of conflict, particularly when voluntary recruitment does not meet those demands. Throughout history, many countries have implemented conscription during major wars to mobilize their populations effectively.

Volunteerism typically refers to individuals choosing to participate in military service of their own accord, without any coercive requirement from the government. The concept of a militia refers more to a military force raised from the civilian population to supplement a regular army, often used in local defense situations rather than as a mandatory service. Civilians In Service does not accurately describe the obligation for military service and is not a recognized term related to the draft or conscription.