Originally Posted by Qurmudjin

Just how does the gov't "ensure" that troops do not leave when their contract is up?

In this matter, it seems the answer is to make sure there is nothing good waiting for them when they get back home, like an education (and, as a result, a good job) in return for their service.

Instead, the gov't should be adding even greater incentives to get some more of those 30 million males between 18-24 to join up (like getting a free college education when your contract is up).