2006-12-23 15:37:34 · 15 answers · asked by Joshua 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Civic Participation
Yes, it is the law, even though there is currently no draft, and politically no support in the US Congress for a return to a draft absent a state of actual war.
Failure to register will disqualify you for any financial aid for college, and other federal programs.
You can now register online at this site:
http://www.sss.gov/FSregist.htm
It not only has the form, but you can also print out a document showing you have registered online at the same time.
Here is some information I copied from the US Government's Selective Service System website:
If you're a male U.S. citizen, age 18 through 25, and are living INSIDE the United States or its territories, or if you have an APO/FPO address, you can register with Selective Service by filling out the form below and clicking on "Submit."
If you're a male U.S. citizen, age 18 through 25, and are living OUTSIDE the United States, you can register with Selective Service by clicking here.
If you are an immigrant male (documented or undocumented) living in the United States, age 18 through 25, you are required to register. You may submit your registration to the Selective Service by filling out the form below and clicking on “Submit.” Non-immigrant males living in the United States on a valid visa are NOT required to register.
If you are unable to register online, or you receive an error message, you will be directed to a registration form which you may print out, complete, sign, and mail to the Selective Service System.
EARLY SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION: Now, if you are a man who is at least 17 years and 3 months old, you may complete this form to submit your registration information. The information will be held on file and processed automatically when you are within 30 days of your 18th birthday, at which time we will mail confirmation to you.
This service is operational 7 days a week. It is not available when system maintenance is scheduled from 2 a.m. to 4 a.m. U.S. Central Time Tuesday through Saturday. Please read this warning statement about false registration.
2006-12-23 17:15:29 · answer #1 · answered by JOHN B 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Post office. (It's not THE draft. It's called the Selective Service System.)
2006-12-23 15:39:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You have to register at 18, you can get the forms at the Post Office. They don't have a draft now though, but you still have to register.
2006-12-23 15:39:13 · answer #3 · answered by Josie 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In the US, men must sign up at 18. Your local post office will have all the paperwork required.
2006-12-23 15:38:57 · answer #4 · answered by M 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's call selective service
go to the post office
2006-12-23 15:38:25 · answer #5 · answered by hogie0101 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. You can sign up at the post office.
2006-12-23 16:02:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe is called the "selective service" now a days. I seem to recall having to do something in high school but I'm not too sure. If nothing else, you could ask your guidance councilor. They should at least be able to give you a better idea of who to ask.
2006-12-23 15:47:29 · answer #7 · answered by jon_k1976 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you absolutely have to still sign up. They government will/should send you a post card in the mail that you fill out and send back to them.
2006-12-23 15:39:37 · answer #8 · answered by jffrwlnd 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's called selective service and you do it at any US post office.
2006-12-23 15:38:52 · answer #9 · answered by SGT. D 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why are you all soooo concerned that he call it "selective service"? It's called compulsory registration. Get ready, if bush wants some of Iran, it will be called compulsory service.
2006-12-23 17:49:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋