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Counter Military Recruitment Campaign


As each day goes by, and opposition grows against the Iraq war and other attacks on democracy, more forceful tactics and outright lies will be used by the military to recruit the hearts, minds and bodies of our youth. It is time to participate in counter-recruitment campaigns in order to stop the harvesting of human beings. Please explore our counter-recruitment website, which features regularly updated articles, resources, and other educational information about counter-recruitment activities.

IN THIS SECTION:

The Marketing of Militarization
This section features an investigation of military recruitment methods of print advertising.

Resources
Recommended materials to use in counter-recruiting or "truth in recruiting" efforts.

News Articles
A list of news articles about issues related to counter-recruitment (compiled in 2006).

Counter Recruitment 101
Basic information on the major topics of Counter Recruitment such as the No Child Left Behind Act, ASVAB, Conscientious Objector, Enlistment Agreement & Delayed Enlistment Program, GI Bill and other helpful counter recruitment basics.

Military Recruitment Data Available from National Priorities Project
In the tradition of the National Priorities Project turning data into action, NPP has released a major expansion of the NPP Database. With the addition of military recruitment data, they are again highlighting the cost of war and militarism on local communities.

The Solomon Amendment
Information on the Solomon Amendment and the current status of the bill.

Organize: Is JROTC Coming to a School Near You?
Due to a FOIA filed by Peaceworks Magazine, we have information available for you on the 48 schools that the Air Force will be starting JROTC and the 208 schools that the Navy will open JROTC. Organize your community to make sure your schools are protected from militarization.

Actions: Picket, Protest, Pass a Resolution
Ways to get involved in your school, community, and state. STUDENT & ACTIVIST ACTION IDEAS

National Guard
Information on the National Guard including the Army Reserves, historical backround and general information that is important to know.

Alternatives to the Military
Links to scholarship sites, youth jobs, test prep's, travel programs, that show alternatives to joining the military.

Campaign Contacts
A database of organizations, organized by state, that are working on counter military recruitment efforts.






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