European young men enlisted in the army because it was one way out of poverty.

Many young black men traditionally enlisted in the military or took jobs that did not require a college degree.

It had an initial strength of 135 enlisted men and five officers.

However, by 1861 they could not just wait anymore, only a few men enlisted and were soon shipped out.

In the late 16th century all Muslim men could enlist.

All men enlisted had to be at least 45 years old.

When that policy became clear, many men enlisted in the Guard and the reserves.

Within six days of mobilization, 594 men had enlisted for active service.

Easy Company consisted of 132 enlisted men and 8 officers.

And even if your father's men would enlist under you, to ask them to do so is absolutely illegal.