When do I sign up for the draft?

Question

I'm 18 since last October. I heard from one of my friends that I'm supposed to go to the post office and sign up for the draft.

I remember hearing about this being required back in the 70's, but had no idea it still was. I find it so odd that nobody told me about this, (possibly teachers, my school, or even a letter from the government,) and I can barely find any websites saying I need to do so.

If state matters, I live in Indiana. I'm really not sure what to do. Is there somebody I can contact for clarification, or do I just go to the post office and say "sign me up"?

Yes, I realize that there is no current draft. But I'm pretty darn sure it's still law that you must register with the SSS.

Hmm.. if you're right, and there's no registration needed, that's cool..

However, I found www.sss.gov which seems to have online registration, and found a website saying that Clinton chose not to abolish it, so now I'm confused.

I found my answer, folks.

It IS law, and it IS required once you turn 18.

"Registration is the law. A man who fails to register may, if prosecuted and convicted, face a fine of up to $250,000 and/or a prison term of up to five years.

Even if not tried, a man who fails to register with Selective Service before turning age 26 may find that some doors are permanently closed."

Answer 1

I got the paper work in the mail right after my 18th birthday which was kinda funny seeing how I joined the army at 17

Answer 2

Yes, you still have to register with the Selective Service.

Failing to do so is a legal violation, and will result in you not being eligible for government student loans amoung other things.

There hasn't been a draft since the 1970s, that is true. However, you still much register, and eventually you will get a notice if you have not.

Here's a funny example. I joined the US Air Force after graduating from high school at age 17. While in Air Force tech training, I received a notice from the Selective Service stating that I had not registered for the draft and blah blah blah. So, I went to my First Sergeant and showed him the notice and asked him what exact I was supposed to do. He took the notice from me and said he would handle it for me. Signing enlistment papers fulfills the requirement for registering, and said so in the enlistment paperwork, so my First Sergeant was kind enough to make a phone call for me and take care of it.

Answer 3

Last October is when you should have signed up for Selective Service. Signing up for Selective Service is required if youy intend to apply for financial aid for college.

Answer 4

When I turned 18 we did it in school along with registering to vote. Do it just so you can vote. The likely hood of getting drafted is slim. We'll just hire mercenaries to do the job for us.

Answer 5

Go to the post office. The forms are there. Fill one out and turn it in ASAP.

Answer 6

Selective Service was abolished with the draft. You don't do anything until and unless the draft and Selective Service system is restored by Congress

Answer 7

Hey dude, there is no draft...lol...you can join the military though