Selective service question

[andrewmeier 0]

Hi,

Just wondering when the cut off age for selective service is. It says you have to register before 26 or "it's too late". Does that mean once you turn 26 you are "safe" from being drafted?

[NavarreMan 10]

Hi,

Just wondering when the cut off age for selective service is. It says you have to register before 26 or "it's too late". Does that mean once you turn 26 you are "safe" from being drafted?

Yes?

2. THE LOTTERY

A lottery based on birthdays determines the order in which registered men are called up by Selective Service. The first to be called, in a sequence determined by the lottery, will be men whose 20th birthday falls during that year, followed, if needed, by those aged 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25. 18-year-olds and those turning 19 would probably not be drafted.

Selective Service

Oh and look here... another law being broken by illegal immigrants!

ATTENTION, UNDOCUMENTED MALES

& IMMIGRANT SERVICING GROUPS!

If you are a man ages 18 through 25 and living in the U.S., then you must register with Selective Service. It’s the law. You can register at any U.S. Post Office and do not need a social security number. When you do obtain a social security number, let Selective Service know. Provide a copy of your new social security number card; being sure to include your complete name, date of birth, Selective Service registration number, and current mailing address; and mail to the Selective Service System, P.O. Box 94636, Palatine, IL 60094-4636.

Selective Service Registration

[Otto 83]

Hi,

Just wondering when the cut off age for selective service is. It says you have to register before 26 or "it's too late". Does that mean once you turn 26 you are "safe" from being drafted?

Turning 26 doesn't make anyone safe from being drafted - should a draft ever be enacted. For all intents and purposes the older you are, the relatively 'safer' you are from a draft...