If The Draft Is Coming............

[babsbunny]

Be On Your Local draft Board. What a great idea! Thanks Michael Moore! I put my application in. http://www.michaelmoore.com/mustread/index.php?id=609

[MADem]

1. Personnel who are retired military are ineligible, unfortunately

I'd love to run one of those boards. Not that I'd check party affiliation, or anything like that...because that would be...oh, so wrong!!! :evilgrin:

[sarcasmo]

2. That part got me thinking. Is it anyone who is ex military that is not

qualified, or those who have Retired from the Military. I guess when I fill out my app I will find out.

[European Socialist]

3. That would be the end of Boy Blunder and his sidekick who got drunk..

and shot a guy in the face. (meant to reply to original post)

[MADem]

4. You can get the info ONLINE--they've got a JAZZY website

Board member requirements: http://www.sss.gov/FSbrdreq.htm

Details here: http://www4.sss.gov/fslocal.htm

How Local Board Members are Appointed
Local Board members are appointed by the Director of Selective Service in the name of the President, on recommendations made by their respective state governors or an equivalent public official. If you are interest in serving as a Local Board member, you may apply on-line for an application package. Some requirements to be a board member are that they be:

U.S. citizens

at least 18 years old

not a retired or active member of the Armed Forces or any Reserve component

live in the area in which the board has jurisdiction

be willing to spend enough time at the position.

During Peacetime
The Board Member program is one of the primary components of the Selective Service System. Over 11,000 volunteers are currently trained in Selective Service regulations and procedures so that if a draft is reinstated, they will be able to fulfill their obligations fairly and equitably. Board members undergo an initial 8-hour training session and then participate in annual training in which they review sample cases similar to real-life situations.

During a Draft
Registrants with low lottery numbers will be ordered to report for a physical, mental, and moral evaluation at a Military Entrance Processing Station to determine whether they are fit for military service. Once he is notified of the results of the evaluation, a registrant will be given 10 days to file a claim for exemption, postponement, or deferment. At that time, board members will begin reviewing and deciding the outcome of the individual registrant's case. They may personally interview the registrant and persons who know him to gain a better understanding of his situation. A man may appeal a Local Board's decision to a Selective Service District Appeal Board.



I was unable to pull up the online application form, though. What I found odd about the site is that they still speak of notification via WESTERN UNION MAILGRAM, in event of callup. Since Western Union has discontinued that service, we can probably "watch that space" and see if they update the info to registered or certified mail, or something of that nature. It'll give us an idea of what they might be thinking.....!!!!