Letter From an Army Ranger: Here's Why You Should Think Twice About Joining the Military

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10. I had a great resource a decade or so back for counter recruitment

...most of the links dried up - some are still active with good advice and guidance for youth and others.

Some active links from the American Friends Service Committee:

Ways to counter military recruitment in your school district

Campaign for an ordinance for equal access in your school district.

Equal access mandates that for each military recruitment session done in the district’s schools, peace groups are allowed equal time and access to the students to offer alternatives to enlistment. See examples of other successful campaigns and how-to organizing guides.


Frequently Used Counter-Recruitment Resources:

Ten Points to Consider Before You Sign a Military Enlistment Agreement (pdf)

Opt Out Form

Flyer - Alternatives to the Military (English) /

Distribute opt-out forms at local high schools.

At the beginning of the school year, parents have the option to opt-out of allowing their children to be contacted by military recruiters. You can download opt-out forms to distribute.

Join the NNOMY Network.

The National Network of Opposing the Militarization of Youth (NNOMY) is a project cofounded by AFSC that links together hundreds of activist groups and congregations and gives you access to lots of great resources.

more: http://afsc.org/story/five-ways-counter-military-recruitment-your-school-district\


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