Congress orders the Selective Service System to put in place a system that is capable of drafting "persons qualified for practice or employment in a health care occupation" (GovRegs, n.d.) if a "special skills draft" should be ordered by Congress.

The system is designed to include women and men ages 20-54 in 57 different job categories. Called "the medical draft," it is the first time this type of system has been put into place.