👉 In the United States, a conscript is an individual who has been called upon to serve in military service as part of a combat unit. The term "conscription" refers to the act of being called upon or required to serve in a particular force or organization. A conscript is typically recruited by governments, organizations, or private individuals to fulfill a military obligation, such as joining an armed forces, serving in a war effort, or participating in defense projects. The specific terms and conditions of cons