Question: The native country of emu birds started conscription. This occurred during the war depicted in The Things They Carried. What year did the draft start?

Knowledge 1: Bird migration
Bird migration is not limited to birds that can fly. Most species of penguin (Spheniscidae) migrate by swimming. These routes can cover over 1,000 km (620 mi). Dusky grouse Dendragapus obscurus perform altitudinal migration mostly by walking. Emus Dromaius novaehollandiae in Australia have been observed to undertake long-distance movements on foot during droughts. [SEP] Knowledge 2: Conscription in Australia
In 1964 compulsory National Service for 20 - year - old males was introduced under the National Service Act (1964). The selection of conscripts was made by a sortition or lottery draw based on date of birth, and conscripts were obligated to give two years' continuous full - time service, followed by a further three years on the active reserve list. The full - time service requirement was reduced to eighteen months in October 1971. [SEP] Knowledge 3: The Things They Carried
The Things They Carried (1990) is a collection of linked short stories by American novelist Tim O'Brien, about a platoon of American soldiers fighting on the ground in the Vietnam War. His third book about the war, it is based upon his experiences as a soldier in the 23rd Infantry Division.
Knowledge 1: Bird migration
Bird migration is not limited to birds that can fly. Most species of penguin (Spheniscidae) migrate by swimming. These routes can cover over 1,000 km (620 mi). Dusky grouse Dendragapus obscurus perform altitudinal migration mostly by walking. Emus Dromaius novaehollandiae in Australia have been observed to undertake long-distance movements on foot during droughts. [SEP] Knowledge 2: Conscription in Australia
In 1964 compulsory National Service for 20 - year - old males was introduced under the National Service Act (1964). The selection of conscripts was made by a sortition or lottery draw based on date of birth, and conscripts were obligated to give two years' continuous full - time service, followed by a further three years on the active reserve list. The full - time service requirement was reduced to eighteen months in October 1971. [SEP] Knowledge 3: Carry On Wayward Son
``Carry On Wayward Son ''Single by Kansas from the album Leftoverture B - side`` Questions of My Childhood'' Released November 19, 1976 Recorded December 1975 Genre Progressive rock, hard rock Length 5: 26 (album version), 3: 26 (single edit) Label Kirshner Songwriter (s) Kerry Livgren Producer (s) Jeff Glixman, Kansas Kansas singles chronology ``It Takes a Woman's Love (To Make a Man) ''(1976)`` Carry On Wayward Son'' (1976) ``What's on My Mind ''(1976)`` It Takes a Woman's Love (To Make a Man)'' (1976) ``Carry On Wayward Son ''(1976)`` What's on My Mind'' (1976)
Knowledge 1: Bird migration
Bird migration is not limited to birds that can fly. Most species of penguin (Spheniscidae) migrate by swimming. These routes can cover over 1,000 km (620 mi). Dusky grouse Dendragapus obscurus perform altitudinal migration mostly by walking. Emus Dromaius novaehollandiae in Australia have been observed to undertake long-distance movements on foot during droughts. [SEP] Knowledge 2: Conscription in Australia
In 1964 compulsory National Service for 20 - year - old males was introduced under the National Service Act (1964). The selection of conscripts was made by a sortition or lottery draw based on date of birth, and conscripts were obligated to give two years' continuous full - time service, followed by a further three years on the active reserve list. The full - time service requirement was reduced to eighteen months in October 1971. [SEP] Knowledge 3: Steamer Range
The Steamer Range is a series of rock formations branching off the Main Range National Park in Queensland, Australia. They lie at the head of Emu Creek, west of Warwick, in the Main Range. Viewed from most angles, with a little imagination, the range looks like a steamboat.

Answer: 1964