Counter-Recruitment


"Counter-recruitment is the fastest growing and most hopeful strategy of resistance to war in Iraq.” 

— David Solnit & Aimee Allison

As opposition grows against the Iraq war, more forceful tactics and outright lies will be used by the military to recruit the hearts, minds and bodies of young people.With the U.S. Military's multi-billion dollar advertising and recruitment budget, we must work to counter the false promises of military recruiters with creative, local, grassroots activism and offer real alternatives to military service. 

Check out these counter-recruitment ideas and resources to get informed and start a counter-recruitment campaign in your local school or community.

Wondering what Counter-Recruitment is all about?  Start with our FAQ section's first question!