Selective Service?
Apr 3rd 2013, 7:31 pm
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Selective Service?
Can someone explain what Selective Service is. From my research I gauged that it similar to Jury Service, or at least I think. Just Planning my move and came across this and will be applicable when i move. Any help is most welcome thank you.
Apr 3rd 2013, 7:32 pm
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Re: Selective Service?
http://www.sss.gov/default.htm
I have moved your thread over to the US Forum.
Apr 3rd 2013, 7:52 pm
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Re: Selective Service?
It is the draft but there currently isn't a draft. All 18-26 year old males are supposed to sign up for the selective service and if they don't, they can't ever get government grants, possibly government loans, federal jobs, and possibly even jobs with contractors that have contracts with the federal government.
Immigrants must do the same if between the ages of 18-26 but if they arrive later, then they are eligible for government benefits. If they don't sign up for the selective service when eligible, they can't naturalize until the age of 31.
Immigrants must do the same if between the ages of 18-26 but if they arrive later, then they are eligible for government benefits. If they don't sign up for the selective service when eligible, they can't naturalize until the age of 31.
Apr 3rd 2013, 8:01 pm
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Re: Selective Service?
It is the draft but there currently isn't a draft. All 18-26 year old males are supposed to sign up for the selective service and if they don't, they can't ever get government grants, possibly government loans, federal jobs, and possibly even jobs with contractors that have contracts with the federal government.
Immigrants must do the same if between the ages of 18-26 but if they arrive later, then they are eligible for government benefits. If they don't sign up for the selective service when eligible, they can't naturalize until the age of 31.
Immigrants must do the same if between the ages of 18-26 but if they arrive later, then they are eligible for government benefits. If they don't sign up for the selective service when eligible, they can't naturalize until the age of 31.
Apr 3rd 2013, 8:11 pm
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Re: Selective Service?
Thank You, the website is so confusing.
Thank you for your insight.
Thank you for your insight.
Apr 3rd 2013, 8:22 pm
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Re: Selective Service?
Unless the US and China were to go to war, the chances are near zero. If North Korea attempted to launch a missile at the US, the chances would probably also be near zero because they would be obliterated with air, sea, and missile power.
Apr 3rd 2013, 8:24 pm
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Re: Selective Service?
Although we're out of Iraq and preparing to get out of Afghanistan, the armed forces are stretched a bit thin and definitely weary. If we have to go into Korea, who knows what human resources might be required?
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Apr 3rd 2013, 8:26 pm
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Apr 3rd 2013, 9:03 pm
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Re: Selective Service?
You should probably start watching reruns of *M*A*S*H* just in case.
Apr 3rd 2013, 9:12 pm
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Re: Selective Service?
Given the current economic situation, the US armed forces have more volunteers than they need, and war has been steadily more automated and less labor intensive since WWII. I sincerely doubt even a war with China would lead to a draft.