Are you worried about conscription… *trigger warning - discusses risks of war**

[Shushhh]

I don’t know why, but I feel like a huge penny has dropped for me today, on the risks we all face in such uncertain times. I have thought about my nephews, who are 17 and 16. If WW3 happens, they would be at risk of conscription I would imagine, as they turn 18. This has petrified me. They are still babies to me (although I know they are older and wiser than I give them credit for). My husband is a soldier, so I am aware of the risks he faces. Of course I am worried for him too. But I’m just worried for us all. I am worried for our children. Where will they go? Will it be like old war times when they were evacuated? Will my brothers be conscripted? Will females also be put on the front lines? And ultimately, will we survive this.

I know this is scary, and I’m hoping my anxiety (previously diagnosed) is getting the better of me here. But it doesn’t feel like anxiety. It feels like real fear and a real threat.

AIBU?

I may be naive, but I think actually putting troops on the ground would really be a very last resort (excluding special ops).

I watched a documentary on Norway they aren't war mongers but lots of their population are highly trained.

Keep off the news and social media. You’ll be much happier for it

No, OP, I am not worried about conscription, even though I also have a nephew.

With all the scary images in the media, it's easy to worry. Maybe step away from the coverage?

Terrified, not so much of the conscription but the fact my 14 year old son is desperate to join the RAF at 16 so would go anyway.

Oh okay! So it’s propeganda because i am scared for the future? I accept that I am more connected to the trouble going on in the world, since we are a service family, so maybe that’s why it’s on my radar and I’m having the fears I’m having. The press is flooded with concerning news articles. I can’t help being affected. And I have already explained I suffer from anxiety and also, I put a trigger warning on, so that people who might be frightened or upset by my posts, may be less likely to read them. Why on earth would someone do that, if trying to fear monger???

That's one way to ensure a baby boom! 🤣

YABU for using the "trigger warning"

Completely unnecessary and pompous.

Modern warfare is all about hacking, drones and axing utilities - so basically sabotaging critical infrastructure.

personally if i was at hq then id be willing to help conduct the war efforts

Shotguns only work on small drones closer-range. ME is using expensive US anti-drone missiles and it’ll be a case of who runs out first

My dyslexic brain read that as are you worried about constipation, then I saw war, then I thought oh no I’ll be trapped under my kitchen table after a nuclear bomb eating dog food unable to crap (Children of the Dust anyone?)

I think wars are so remote and hi tech these days it’s not like thousands of people are needed on the ground and there aren’t tens of spare jets waiting for pilots. So no, I’m not worried about conscription. “Everyone” is generally only useful in war when you need extra cannon fodder.

Currently major powers are not fighting eachother article 4 hasn't been invoked. There has been no global military mobilisation all conflicts remain regional countries with nukes are unlikely targets. We were at higher risk in cold war amd gulf 1991 then there is now. And before conscription can even happen these things happen first parliament have to Propose new legislation then Debate and pass it in Parliament then Set up a registration system Decide age ranges, exemptions, training structures
Build the infrastructure to actually train people so it's not gunna sneak up one morning. Practice breathwork mediation hypnosis and switch the news off

Yes but it's voluntary.

I think about how many people would not accept being conscripted and how overweight we are as a nation and how hard it would be to get people fit and ready to take up arms and be able to move swiftly

He’d be incredibly stupid to do that.

Also, OP, wars are not fought like they were in the 1940s.

Perhaps conscripts will be called in to repair our bloody ships that don't work.

Article 5.

if we could start with our potholes first...

these days its data and espionage etc

basically raul menendez character

Absolutely all of this with bells on.
Why are people so quick to jump to panic mode with absolutely no indication of WW3 being imminent?

I'm thankful for once my son is disabled, my son in law as well.

would the public understand with the tech today what ww3 would even be ?

@ThatPearlkitty the op is from a forces family so
should be able to have knowledgeable people nearby to reassure her that conscription is not a necessity and WW3 is not a present threat rather than Mumsnet