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My son will be turning 18 soon. Does he have to register at the post office for the military? Not to join, but

I remember all 18 year old males had to go to the post office to register with the government, and received a card they had to carry in their wallet until they were 25. Was that only during the time of the draft?
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katedabeotch
Hello ..This website will tell you all you need to know about Selective Service ..There you may also register on-line


CG-23 Sailor
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All 18 year old Males must register with Selective Service.

While the purpose is to be registered in case there is a draft, It is not only during the time of a draft but at all times.

Don't worry though. I doubt we will have a draft anytime soon. only in the case of a major catastrophic war ( Iraq isn't) like World War Two would we ever again have a draft.

An All Volunteer force is one of our greatest strengths


Mike
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Federal law requires that he registers.

He can register online at www.sss.gov


azdairy1
Yes, he does have to register. Its called the selective service, i think. You can do it online, thats what I did, as I recently turned 18.


Jenn E
dont worry he will get tons of cards and reminders in the mail for it.


Brian
Yes. He has to register for the draft. There hasn't been a draft since the Vietnam war, so I wouldn't worry too much about being called to duty.


scotty w
It is called the selective service and yes all 18 year old males have to register. It's not the draft or a contract to join the military. What it does is build a base of names of young men who are old enough to serve in case there is ever an emergency and we do have to have a draft.


mild_irritant
Yes.

He can do it online.

http://www.sss.gov/

I'd wait until after the 08 elections though.


trigunmarksman
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He can do it online at the selective service website.

I did.


Neil S
The selective service is still in effect...so have him do it or he'll face legal sanctions.


Mrsjvb
he can do it online as well. It is for Selective Service, and if he doesn't he will not be eligible for any federal loans, such as school loans.

Has nothingto do witha possible draft( which will NEVER be reinstated anyway)


Dara D
Yes, it is called selective service and it is against the law not to register!


phxmilitarymom
All males still have to go register. The post office does still carry the paperwork they need. It is not for the draft, it is for the census bureau and so the US knows how many men are eligible if the need for a draft does come up again.
I am not sure if they still have to carry anything with them to prove they have done it so ask at the post office.


le VicSter
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I'm not sure if he has to register at the post office, but yes-he does have to register for selective service.

It's the law.


♥ Mel
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My son did not. But he did join when he Graduated 3 months before his 19th Birthday.


AliBaba
My time was that of the draft, but I believe you are right, all males when turn 18 have to register with Selective Service, which could be done at the Post Office


SGT. D
Yes he does. It only takes a minute.


igi
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yes


jujl62
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Yes they still have to register. I don't think they have to carry a card anymore.


mike b
yes


Rae
Yes, he still needs to register for Selective Service. As a matter of fact, it's illegal if he doesn't.


buckeyeman
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I just registered in my government class at school, and there are no cards anymore, at least i didn't get one and i am 21


îbË
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yes


POP TART
The draft yes everyone does.


Cowboy87
I believe you still have to get one even though there is not a draft right now incase a national emrgency requires the draft to be reinstated they dont have to go around and find all the males aged 18-25 then.


joeloveslego
no


annecsabagh
I am almost 100% that was only during the time of the draft. He should not be required to register with the government at this time as there is not currently (thank goodness) a draft in effect.


mike_ezx1369
NO BUT HE COULD REGISTER AT THE MILATERY TO JOIN THE POST OFFICE





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