British Army

Hundreds try to escape Iraq 'draft'

Hundreds of the reservists called up by the Army for possible military action against Iraq are attempting to avoid being drafted. About 13% of the 3,300 called up so far have sought 'adjudications' allowing them to avoid mobilisation, the Ministry of Defence confirmed.
Reasons for escaping duty can include illness or family situations such as the birth of a child.
A further 200 have not responded to their call-up papers, the Sunday Mirror reported.
Of the 1,100 who have so far reported for duty, 7% were failed for medical reasons.

Source: news.bbc.co.uk