Army Recruits Multiply, Not Waiting for Draft conscription voted, let us remember: June enlistments In the army: 23,444. July, 31,958. August, around 45,000. " The August rate, If maintained, would supply 540,000 men each year to a profeesional army serving three year enlistments. When conscription takes effect, let's n6t say it was necessary because of the cowardice or the caution of our youth.