I am 15, and right now I live in Canada but I want to go to university in the US when I am older, and then get a green card and one day become and American citizen because I really like it in the US and I want to live there. But I heard, that when a US male citizen, or permenant resident (green card) turns 18, they have to register to the Army? Is that true, and if it is, does that mean I would have to go to war or go to Iraq if there is that is still happening in 5 - 10 years?
2007-02-01 12:37:08 · 18 answers · asked by Joseph 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
** So is the draft only used in some sort of catastrophic event or world war??
2007-02-01 12:42:56 · update #1
You do not have to join the military, but you must register your name with the government. In case there is a draft, which is highly unlikely, your name will be put into the lottery to be chosen to join the military.
If you do not register, you can lose a lot of privileges such as the right to vote.
2007-02-01 14:10:46 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. Mui 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Almost all male U.S. citizens, and male aliens living in the U.S., who are 18 through 25, are required to register with Selective Service. It's important to know that even though he is registered, a man will not automatically be inducted into the military. In a crisis requiring a draft, men would be called in sequence determined by random lottery number and year of birth. Then, they would be examined for mental, physical and moral fitness by the military before being deferred or exempted from military service or inducted into the Armed Forces.
This page ahs a bit abtou some resident non-citizens as well.
2007-02-01 12:46:01 · answer #2 · answered by Betsy 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You have to register for the draft when you turn 18 but US does not have a draft. We have a volunteer army.
The purpose of registering is just in case there is a national emergency which will require a sudden build up of our armed services.
I registered when I was 18 and i am currently 42 and have never been in the military.
2007-02-01 12:52:07 · answer #3 · answered by eimmahs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is currently no draft.
However, certain people DO have to register with Selective Service.
"Under current law, all male U.S. citizens are required to register with Selective Service within 30 days of their 18th birthday. Certain male aliens residing in the U.S., including those present illegally, are also required to register if they are between 18 and 26 years of age. "Willful" failure or refusal to present oneself for registration is against the law."
(I can't believe sometimes how many people providing answers have no idea what they're talking about. It's not like this is an opinion thing - it's fact-based.)
2007-02-01 12:51:06 · answer #4 · answered by mattzcoz 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
From what I know serving in the US Army is mandatory. You can serve if you like to but there is no must. What you heard is probably the US Army Reserve. The Army Reserve is more like a part-time job that enables you to keep your civilian career while you continue to train near home and serve your country. Many professionals as well as college students are Soldiers in the Army Reserve.
2007-02-01 14:06:03 · answer #5 · answered by tansel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no you would have to register for a draft card,which tells the country you are of age for recruitment,but there is no draft,just a register,and though you could go into the armed forces as a temporary resident,the choice is yours
2007-02-01 12:45:55 · answer #6 · answered by stygianwolfe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is not a draft at this time, but you will have to register for Selective Service. Read up here...
http://www.sss.gov/sssyou/sssyou.htm
http://www.sss.gov/regist%20information.htm
Good luck.
2007-02-01 12:51:58 · answer #7 · answered by Sean T 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The draft is only used during a time of severe crisis. The current US Military is a 100% completely voluntary force. So please come and enjoy life here.
2007-02-01 13:11:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The draft is only used when its needed....its not. And if you're a student, you get immunity. And if you're too old by then, they probably wouldnt take you anyway. Even the draft has standards.
2007-02-01 12:44:57 · answer #9 · answered by Christine T 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-16 19:02:43 · answer #10 · answered by niang 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋