backdoor draft n. extension of military enlistments through stop-loss orders, which force personnel to involuntarily extend their tours of duty. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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im a back door draft soldier stuck in iraq i was stop-lossed around july 28 06 my contract ended 2 aug 06 i am now way past my contract date and still have 6 months left to go here in iraq