With the draft, the government had to pay for training and bunks, but with the volunteer army, the government has to pay them strictly to work. “Although the U.S. Army is called an “all-volunteer” force, it is equally valid to call it a “professional military.” Individuals may “volunteer” for a variety of reasons, but the fact is that everyone is paid and sometimes entitled to collect significant bonuses or benefits for doing so” (Wright). “A professional army is awfully close to an army of mercenaries: individuals willing to fight for anyone who can afford their services” (Wright). People may believe that the draft is cheaper than an all-volunteer army, but in reality it costs just as much. “First, conscription doesn't save much money. Managing and enforcing a draft costs money: History shows that not all candidates would go away quietly. Conscripts serve for shorter periods and reenlist less frequently, increasing turnover, which is costly. And unless the government instituted a lifetime tsarist draft, everyone beyond the first ranks would continue to expect to be paid” (Forbes). Although “The Army not only provides training in a number of specialties; also offers educational benefits for veterans, including many from disadvantaged backgrounds, who may not be available under a mandatory program.