Should Americans be required to spend two years in the military (18-year-old Male and Female)? I do not think all males/females should be required two years in the military. Not everyone is suited for the military. Some people also just want to go straight to college. The military is not a bad place, it is just not for everyone. The military should only recruit people who want to be recruited. If we force people to join the military, they will hate being there and not do a good enough job.