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Why do citizens have to register for the draft?
What is Selective Service registration? Registration is a way our government keeps a list of names of men from which to draw in case of a national emergency requiring rapid expansion of our Armed Forces. By registering all young men, Selective Service ensures that a future draft will be fair and equitable.
What happens if I do not register for the draft?
What Happens If You Don’t Register for Selective Service. If you are required to register and you don’t, you will not be eligible for federal student aid, federal job training, or a federal job. You may be prosecuted and face a fine of up to $250,000 and/or jail time of up to five years.
Why are men required to register for the draft?
Registration is the Goal Selective Service wants young men to register. It does not want them to be prosecuted or denied benefits. If a draft is ever needed, it must be as fair as possible, and that fairness depends on having as many eligible men as possible registered.
Is everyone required to register for the draft?
Almost all male US citizens and male immigrants, 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.
What are reasons to not be drafted?
6 Reasons You Probably Won’t Be Conscripted, Even if We Bring Back the Draft
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- Criminal Records.
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- Drugs.
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What excuses can you get from the draft?
3-A – Hardship Deferment – Deferred from military service because service would cause hardship upon his family. 4-A – Registrant who has completed service; or sole surviving son. 4-B – Official deferred by law. 4-C – Alien or Dual National – Sometimes exempt from military service.
How do you avoid the military draft?
Here are 11 ways people beat the draft in the 1970s.
- Be a Conscientious Objector.
- Make up a health condition.
- Have children who need you.
- Be a homosexual.
- Run away to Canada.
- Go to college.
- Have a high lottery number.
- Hold an “essential” civilian job.
Do females have to register for the draft?
Though women have made up an increasing share of military personnel and now serve in combat positions, they are exempt from registering. “Women make up over 50% of our population and not including them in the Selective Service is not only a disservice to these women but also to our nation as a whole,” Rep.
At what age are you too old to be drafted?
Present – The U.S. currently operates under an all-volunteer armed forces policy. All male citizens between the ages of 18 and 26 are required to register for the draft and are liable for training and service until the age of 35.