Are Americans sexist for not including women in the draft (Selective Service Act)?
By definition, yes, because it is treating men and women differently specifically because of their gender.The US Senate approved a bill which required women to register for Selective Service on 14 June 2016, which would have been a step towards equality.However, the House of Representatives approved a bill which would block women from Selective Service requirements on 7 July 2016, indicating the Senate bill would likely be blocked by the Senate.Feminist groups are equally as divided as the government on this, as some support making all citizens eligible for the draft for the declared purpose of gender equality, while others want to keep this limited to men forever (for the undeclared purpose of female supremacy).One might even consider the positions taken by feminist groups on this matter to be an effective litmus test as to their true objectives.
I got mail from Selective Service System?
No school loans, no grants if the draft is brought back for some reason you could go to jail. Vet-USAF 44MMS
What is "suffix" in Selective Service Form?
I'm trying to fill out Selective Service Form online at www.sss.gov and I don't know what "suffix" is. I,II,III,IV,V,VI,VII,JR,SR I can pick any of this, but I don't know what any of this. Please help me out. Thanks!
Based on current medical standards, it is not likely. You would, however have to report for examination and be classified.
What are the chances of being drafted in the US Selective Service?
With no draft in effect and no plans to reinstate the draft, I'd have to say that your chances of being drafted are ZERO. As an aside, this question seems to be asked at least 10-15 times per day and the answers never change. Why didn't you just look at one of the questions that showed up prior to your posting?
What are the chances of being drafted in the US Selective Service?
First, as has been pointed out, there is no draft at present in the US. Second, if the draft is reinstated, your chances of being drafted pretty much depends on the needs of the military. I you're drafted, the odds that you'll see combat are rather high. The default service in a draft is Army. And, unless you score incredibly high on the ASVAB, the default job is infantry. However, you might consider joining another branch... before you're drafted... like the Air Force. Most of the time it's like a civilian job... except that you wear uniform to work. But, unless they're guarding the flight line, I suspect none of them ever touch a weapon after they leave basic training. From what I've heard from guys coming back from the Middle East, their bases are guarded by Marines or Army. ADDENDA: "The military is full. They're turning away people." The military is not "full." It's seriously lacking in quality, career-minded personnel. Were that not the case, they would close the recruiting offices, eliminate those ridiculous bonuses, and halt waivers. They're turning away people because so many of them are uneducated (don't have a high school diploma), too weak (too fat, too out of shape, or have other physical inadequacies), or are too immoral (have criminal records). Not my idea... http://www.sphere.com/2009/11/03/70-perc... The strength of the military lies in its senior personnel. Too many applicants are only in it for the short term... just long enough to qualify for the benefits... then they're out. In the mean time the senior personnel are getting older and retiring. Some see the quality (or lack thereof) of the kids coming in and are taking early retirement. "There's no chance the draft will be reinstated." I'm not sure. There seems to be more concern about being drafted recently. While reinstating the draft would likely improve the quality of the military and reduce the cost, I'm unaware of any politician with enough concern for the country to make a move to do so. But, if there's no chance, why the concern?
How can I opt out of the selective service? I am not a citizen of the US?
You can’t merely opt out. Registering with Selective Service does not mean you will do service in the US forces, but you are required to register.All 18 year old males living in the US must register. Females, and female-to-male transgender individuals who identify as male or have had sexual reassignment surgery are not required to register.If you are a male immigrant (non-US citizen) between the ages of 18 and 25 you are required by law to register with US Selective Service within 30 days of your 18th birthday. Legally living in the US, your non-US citizen status does not eliminate you from registering with US Selective Service.You will need objective evidence of your identity. Birth certificate denotes name, gender, age, and nationality. Probably something like your driver’s license as well. After you are registered you will be advised of your Selective Service status.Due to a treaty or international arrangements with the alien's country of origin, the registrant can choose to be ineligible for military training and service in the armed forces of the United States. However, once this exemption is taken, the individual can never apply for US citizenship and may become inadmissible to re-enter the U.S. after leaving.
Should I be hesitant to sign up for the Selective Service in the U.S. as an 18-year-old?
If you’re an eighteen year old in the US, you are required by law to register with the Selective Service. Registering is not enlisting, and it does not make you eligible for pay or benefits—but it does subject you to be called to service in the event of a draft.
In what year did Congress pass the Selective Service Act, which requied all male US citizens to register...?
In what year did Congress pass the Selective Service Act, which requied all male US citizens to register for military draft upon turning 18? A 1915 B 1917 C 1923 D 1933
If you are enrolled in selective service are you in the US Militia?
The militia at the time the Constitution was written was all healthy males with a gun. Usual ages I have seen mentioned is 16 to 50. Women were not included. So just by being a healthy male with a gun, you were in the militia. The idea of "calling out the militia" was a well known concept at the time, having to do with calling everyone to repel an Indian attack on the orders of civil leaders. The same concept continued into the 1800s with "form up a posse" to go after law breakers on the order of the sheriff. When the James gang hit Northfield, MN they came out of the bank and faced an armed militia which took up arms to defend their community. When Mexican bandits invaded New Mexico in the early 1900s both the Guard and locals with guns fought against them. And the entire concept of armed citizens taking up arms "en masse" to repel an invader was carried further in the Geneva Conventions after WW II when it was made international law that civilians as a group can take up arms to fight against an invading army PROVIDED (and this is the big point) they are under the command and control of the national authority. (That big point is why the terrorists in Afghanistan and Iraq are not "freedom fighters" under the Geneva Conventions as they are not under the command and control of the national authority. That is also why all those "militias" that you read about such as the FREEMEN in Montana are not militia as they not only do not recognize national command and control, they oppose it. ) Anyway, the concept of an armed civilian population with arms AKA the militia is still with us. It does NOT require you to be in the regular forces, the reserve forces, the Guard nor to even be registered with the selective service. And since it has been made clear that women can serve and fight for their country, I believe the idea of armed women as part of the militia can not be discounted. I certainly would not say just because someone defending their nation under the concept of "levee en masse" in the Geneva Conventions would not be covered just because they are a woman.