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   What is a military draft?

   • In the United States, the military draft requires mandatory enrollment in the Selective Service for certain individual citizens. The draft, also known as conscription, refers to this potential mandatory military service requirement if the U.S. government finds the draft necessary.

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   When did the military draft start?

   • The policies and legislation that form the basis of the modern military draft began when the U.S. entered World War I. President Woodrow Wilson signed the Selective Service Act in May of 1917, which created the Selective Service System. At first, the Selective Service applied to male citizens from the ages of 21 to 30, and then 18 to 45.

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   How do I register for a military draft if I'm 18?

   • Men who have turned 18 can register for the military draft in a few ways: In addition, some high schools facilitate draft registration. Within 90 days of registering with the Selective Service, a letter and registration card will arrive in the mail. This letter and card serve as proof of Selective Service registration.

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   What if Congress reinstated a military draft?

   • If Congress and the President were to reinstate a military draft, the Selective Service System would conduct a National Draft Lottery to determine the order in which young men would be drafted. The lottery would establish the priority of call based on the birth dates of registrants.

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2. www.sss.gov › about › return-to-draftReturn to the Draft | Selective Service System

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   According to current Department of Defense (DoD) requirements, Selective Service must deliver the first inductees to the military within 193 days from the onset of a crisis and the law being updated to authorize a draft.

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   Mar 1, 2023 · Probably not. While world events such as the war in Ukraine and an increasing U.S. presence in Poland continue to evolve, there has been no indication that a military draft will take place...

4. www.operationmilitarykids.org › military-draftMilitary Draft Explained: 7 Things You Need To Know

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   6 days ago · Image: Army.mil. In the United States, the military draft requires mandatory enrollment in the Selective Service for certain individual citizens. The draft, also known as conscription, refers to this potential mandatory military service requirement if the U.S. government finds the draft necessary.

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6. www.usa.gov › selective-serviceSelective Service | USAGov

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   Home. Military and veterans. Selective Service. Learn how to register and verify your registration for the Selective Service. Register for Selective Service (the draft) The Selective Service program sets up a fair way to register eligible men for military service. Find your Selective Service number.

7. www.usa.gov › register-selective-serviceRegister for Selective Service (the draft) | USAGov

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   May 13, 2024 · Learn about the registration process for Selective Service (the draft), which sets up a way to register eligible men for military service.

   • Register with Selective Service

     Register for Selective ServiceYou can register for selective service online or by mail. Print the registration form. Fill it out and mail it to the...
   • Who must register for Selective Service

     Almost all men who are 18-25 years old and live in the United States must register for Selective Service. This includes: U.S. citizens (U.S. born,...
   • Penalties for not registering

     There are consequences if you fail to register with Selective Service. It is a federal felony, punishable by fines or a prison sentence. And you ma...
   • Getting called for duty

     The United States has not had a draft since 1973. Congress and the president would have to authorize a draft. In the case of a national emergency,...

8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Selective_Service_SystemSelective Service System - Wikipedia

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   The Selective Service System (SSS) is an independent agency of the United States government that maintains a database of registered U.S. citizens and other U.S. residents potentially subject to military conscription (i.e., the draft). Although the U.S. military is currently an All-Volunteer Force, registration is still required for contingency ...

9. www.sss.gov › about › return-to-draftLottery | Selective Service System : Selective Service System

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   Overview. If Congress and the President were to reinstate a military draft, the Selective Service System would conduct a National Draft Lottery to determine the order in which young men would be drafted. The lottery would establish the priority of call based on the birth dates of registrants.