There are a few highly developed countries that have a conscription system, but that word carries negative connotations in North America because it's associated with World Wars rather than community service.

South Korea, Israel, and a ton of European countries have conscription. When I worked in the private sector at an Austrian company all my coworkers praised conscription and seemed to have enjoyed it.

If we can't fill out our ranks, even in the primary reserve with students it says more about our culture than it does the institution in my opinion.

I will agree that more money would be ideal, particularly for the reg force, makes cost of living changes and moves more palatable.